#AAA59D Color Information

Hex color code: #AAA59D

A understated orange shade, #AAA59D appears as (170, 165, 157) in RGB and (37°, 7%, 64%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#AAA59D

RGB

170, 165, 157

HSL

37°, 7%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 8%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AAA59D;
background-color: #AAA59D;
border-color: #AAA59D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AAA59D;
border: 2px solid #AAA59D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AAA59D]
text-[#AAA59D]
border-[#AAA59D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AAA59D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AAA59D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AAA59D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AAA59D; 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 #AAA59D; background-color: #AAA59D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AAA59D20; border-left: 4px solid #AAA59D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AAA59D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AAA59D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

170, 165, 157

Red: 170 / Green: 165 / Blue: 157

HSL

37°, 7%, 64%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 8%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 33%

What color is #AAA59D?

#AAA59D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9DA2AA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AAA59D to RGB:

rgb(170, 165, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AAA59D to HSL:

hsl(37, 7%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AAA59D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral orange tone, #AAA59D has RGB (170, 165, 157) and HSL (37°, 7%, 64%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AAA59D is #9DA2AA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AA9E9D.

Use #AAA59D in CSS: color: #AAA59D or background-color: #AAA59D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AAA59D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAA59D?

#AAA59D is a neutral orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AAA59D?

#AAA59D in RGB is (170, 165, 157) - 170 red, 165 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #AAA59D in CSS?

Use #AAA59D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AAA59D?

#9DA2AA (complementary), #AA9E9D (analogous), and #867F74 (lighter shade) work well with #AAA59D.