#AE3F29 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #ae3f29 is a mellow red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its grounded strength suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and bold sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal instead of a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #ae3f29.
Questions about #ae3f29
What is #ae3f29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae3f29 is rgb(174, 63, 41), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 76%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae3f29?
Where does #ae3f29 work best in a design?
Use #ae3f29 as an accent or supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn campaigns, food packaging, and sports graphics, where its warm, saturated brick character adds energy without overwhelming a layout when balanced with lighter neutrals.
Is #ae3f29 readable on white or black?
#ae3f29 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.