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#AA7109 color code is #AA7109. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa7109.

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#AA7109 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA7109 is 0.2038. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.14:1 against white and 5.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA7109 on white4.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#AA7109 on black5.08:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AA71094.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA71095.08:1AA

#AA7109 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA7109?+
The hex code for #AA7109 is #AA7109. In RGB it's rgb(170, 113, 9), and in HSL it's hsl(39, 90%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #AA7109?+
#AA7109 in RGB is (170, 113, 9). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 113, 9).
What is the CMYK value of #AA7109?+
#AA7109 converts to CMYK(0%, 34%, 95%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA7109.
Is #aa7109 a warm or cool color?+
#AA7109 (#AA7109) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa7109 belong to?+
#AA7109 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 39°, 90%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #aa7109 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA7109 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.14:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa7109?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA7109 (#AA7109) is 118 C Pantone 118 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA7109 in design

Practical guidance for using #aa7109 (#AA7109) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AA7109 (#AA7109) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA7109 (#AA7109) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AA7109 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #aa7109 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AA7109 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.