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#AA8109 color code is #AA8109. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa8109.

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#AA8109 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA8109 is 0.2427. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.59:1 against white and 5.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA8109 on white3.59:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#AA8109 on black5.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AA81093.59:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA81095.85:1AA

#AA8109 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA8109?+
The hex code for #AA8109 is #AA8109. In RGB it's rgb(170, 129, 9), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 90%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #AA8109?+
#AA8109 in RGB is (170, 129, 9). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 129, 9).
What is the CMYK value of #AA8109?+
#AA8109 converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 95%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA8109.
Is #aa8109 a warm or cool color?+
#AA8109 (#AA8109) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa8109 belong to?+
#AA8109 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 90%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #aa8109 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA8109 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.59:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa8109?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA8109 (#AA8109) is 125 C Pantone 125 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA8109 in design

Practical guidance for using #aa8109 (#AA8109) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AA8109 (#AA8109) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA8109 (#AA8109) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#AA8109 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 — #aa8109 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

#AA8109 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.