#AA997D Color Information

Hex color code: #AA997D

The hex color #AA997D is a subtle orange with RGB values of (170, 153, 125) and HSL of (37°, 21%, 58%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#AA997D

RGB

170, 153, 125

HSL

37°, 21%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 26%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AA997D;
background-color: #AA997D;
border-color: #AA997D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AA997D;
border: 2px solid #AA997D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AA997D]
text-[#AA997D]
border-[#AA997D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AA997D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AA997D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AA997D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AA997D; 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 #AA997D; background-color: #AA997D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AA997D20; border-left: 4px solid #AA997D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AA997D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AA997D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

170, 153, 125

Red: 170 / Green: 153 / Blue: 125

HSL

37°, 21%, 58%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 26%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 26% / Key: 33%

What color is #AA997D?

#AA997D is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7D8FAA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AA997D to RGB:

rgb(170, 153, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AA997D to HSL:

hsl(37, 21%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AA997D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #AA997D has RGB (170, 153, 125) and HSL (37°, 21%, 58%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AA997D is #7D8FAA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AA837D.

Use #AA997D in CSS: color: #AA997D or background-color: #AA997D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AA997D

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA997D?

#AA997D is a soft orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AA997D?

#AA997D in RGB is (170, 153, 125) - 170 red, 153 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #AA997D in CSS?

Use #AA997D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AA997D?

#7D8FAA (complementary), #AA837D (analogous), and #857357 (lighter shade) work well with #AA997D.