What color is #AA635E?

#AA635E is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(170, 99, 94), and in HSL hsl(4, 31%, 52%).

Is #AA635E accessible as text?

On white, #AA635E has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #AA635E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AA635E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #AA635E?

#AA635E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5FA5AB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AA635E below.

Is #AA635E good for buttons?

#AA635E works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #AA635E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #AA635E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#AA635E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AA635E

Not just a swatch — here's how #AA635E works with other colors. Named schemes with #AA635E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA635E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Gold as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA635E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Rose Gold anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA635E Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Rose Gold plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA635E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Rose Gold sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AA635E Secondary #B89D9A Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AA635E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 75/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 92/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AA635E with

Rose Gold Camel Cadet Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE2E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AB7D5F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AA635E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AA635E;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 99 94;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.8% 0.093 24.6);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E5E4;
  --color-200: #E3CBCA;
  --color-300: #CCA6A4;
  --color-400: #B3837F;
  --color-500: #96635F;
  --color-600: #74504E;
  --color-700: #543D3B;
  --color-800: #382A29;
  --color-900: #231B1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E5E4',
    200: '#E3CBCA',
    300: '#CCA6A4',
    400: '#B3837F',
    500: '#96635F',
    600: '#74504E',
    700: '#543D3B',
    800: '#382A29',
    900: '#231B1A',
  },
}

$base: #AA635E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E5E4;
$base-200: #E3CBCA;
$base-300: #CCA6A4;
$base-400: #B3837F;
$base-500: #96635F;
$base-600: #74504E;
$base-700: #543D3B;
$base-800: #382A29;
$base-900: #231B1A;
$base-hover: #8B4E49;
$base-subtle: #E3D3D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AA635E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E5E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3CBCA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA6A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3837F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96635F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74504E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543D3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382A29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AA635E

Color Lab

Pairs with #AA635E

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