#AA5B37

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA5B37?

RGB(170, 91, 55), HSL(18.8, 51.1%, 44.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 46.5%, 67.6%, 33.3%).

Q: Does #AA5B37 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AA5B37 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 91, 55, in HSL 18.8°, 51.1%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 46.5%, 67.6%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is sienna.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA5B37

RGB

170, 91, 55

HSL

18.8, 51.1%, 44.1%

HSV

18.8, 67.6%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.5%, 67.6%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5572 0.1148 44.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: sienna

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.