#AE3932 Hex Color
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This brick red combines a grounded earthiness with a bold, warm presence. The hex code #ae3932 serves as a strong choice for call to action buttons or graphic accents. It pairs effectively with cool, muted greens for a balanced palette. Because it maintains solid contrast, white text remains highly legible on this surface, meeting accessibility standards for small UI elements.
Questions about #ae3932
What is #ae3932 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae3932 is rgb(174, 57, 50), in HSL hsl(3, 55%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 71%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae3932 for a balanced design?
Is #ae3932 readable on white or black?
#ae3932 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.