#AA838D Color Information

Hex color code: #AA838D

#AA838D is a muted red color. In RGB it is (170, 131, 141), and in HSL it is (345°, 19%, 59%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#AA838D

RGB

170, 131, 141

HSL

345°, 19%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 17%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AA838D;
background-color: #AA838D;
border-color: #AA838D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AA838D;
border: 2px solid #AA838D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AA838D]
text-[#AA838D]
border-[#AA838D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AA838D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AA838D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AA838D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AA838D; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AA838D; background-color: #AA838D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AA838D20; border-left: 4px solid #AA838D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AA838D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AA838D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

170, 131, 141

Red: 170 / Green: 131 / Blue: 141

HSL

345°, 19%, 59%

Hue: 345° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 17%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 33%

What color is #AA838D?

#AA838D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

83AAA0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AA838D to RGB:

rgb(170, 131, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AA838D to HSL:

hsl(345, 19%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AA838D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 17%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated red tone, #AA838D has RGB (170, 131, 141) and HSL (345°, 19%, 59%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AA838D is #83AAA0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AA83A0.

Use #AA838D in CSS: color: #AA838D or background-color: #AA838D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AA838D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA838D?

#AA838D is a understated red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AA838D?

#AA838D in RGB is (170, 131, 141) - 170 red, 131 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #AA838D in CSS?

Use #AA838D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AA838D?

#83AAA0 (complementary), #AA83A0 (analogous), and #865B66 (lighter shade) work well with #AA838D.