#AA8883 Color Information

Hex color code: #AA8883

The hex color #AA8883 is a understated red with RGB values of (170, 136, 131) and HSL of (8°, 19%, 59%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#AA8883

RGB

170, 136, 131

HSL

8°, 19%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 23%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AA8883;
background-color: #AA8883;
border-color: #AA8883;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AA8883;
border: 2px solid #AA8883;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AA8883]
text-[#AA8883]
border-[#AA8883]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AA8883]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AA8883, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AA8883; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AA8883; 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 #AA8883; background-color: #AA888315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AA888320; border-left: 4px solid #AA8883; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AA8883; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AA8883 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

170, 136, 131

Red: 170 / Green: 136 / Blue: 131

HSL

8°, 19%, 59%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 23%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 33%

What color is #AA8883?

#AA8883 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

83A5AA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AA8883 to RGB:

rgb(170, 136, 131)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AA8883 to HSL:

hsl(8, 19%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AA8883 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated red tone, #AA8883 has RGB (170, 136, 131) and HSL (8°, 19%, 59%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AA8883 is #83A5AA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AA8391.

Use #AA8883 in CSS: color: #AA8883 or background-color: #AA8883. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AA8883

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8883?

#AA8883 is a understated red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AA8883?

#AA8883 in RGB is (170, 136, 131) - 170 red, 136 green, and 131 blue.

How to use #AA8883 in CSS?

Use #AA8883 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AA8883?

#83A5AA (complementary), #AA8391 (analogous), and #86615B (lighter shade) work well with #AA8883.