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#AA822C color code is #AA822C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa822c.

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#AA822C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA822C is 0.2469. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.54:1 against white and 5.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA822C on white3.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#AA822C on black5.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AA822C3.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA822C5.94:1AA

#AA822C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA822C?+
The hex code for #AA822C is #AA822C. In RGB it's rgb(170, 130, 44), and in HSL it's hsl(41, 59%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #AA822C?+
#AA822C in RGB is (170, 130, 44). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 130, 44).
What is the CMYK value of #AA822C?+
#AA822C converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 74%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA822C.
Is #aa822c a warm or cool color?+
#AA822C (#AA822C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 41° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa822c belong to?+
#AA822C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 41°, 59%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #aa822c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA822C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.54:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa822c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA822C (#AA822C) is 617 C Pantone 617 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA822C in design

Practical guidance for using #aa822c (#AA822C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AA822C (#AA822C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA822C (#AA822C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#AA822C 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 — #aa822c 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

#AA822C 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.

Brands that use #AA822C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #aa822c (#AA822C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold