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#AA987D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AA987D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AA987D Color Information

#AA987D RGB value is (170, 152, 125). The hex color red value is 170, green is 152, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 26 percent, 33percent.

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#AA987D Color Meaning

color #AA987D conveys subtle sophistication, grounded calm, and neutral elegance. #AA987D muted beige-gray evokes dry grasses and natural fibers. Psychologically, Color #AA987D supports measured thought, emotional moderation, and practical focus. Designers often use #AA987D for understated, elegant schemes. Symbolically, Color #AA987D represents steady composure, balance, and quiet refinement. Cultural references tie #AA987D to heritage crafts and natural landscapes. Spiritually, Color #AA987D embodies calm mindfulness and stable presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #AA987D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AA987D
RGB
rgb(170, 152, 125)
HSL
hsl(36°, 21%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 26%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 26%, 67%)
XYZ
31.5075 32.4832 24.0113
Yxy
32.4832 0.3580 0.3691
Hunter Lab
56.9940 0.3355 1.9080
CIE-Lab
63.7402 2.3337 16.6512

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AA987D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AA987D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AA987D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA987D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AA987D

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA987D;

Text Color

color: #AA987D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA987D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA987D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA987D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA987D 0%, #695a44 100%);

#AA987D Color FAQs

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