#AE4B49 Hex Color
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Brick red works as a rustic accent in autumn palettes, food branding, and warm interior schemes. The hex code #ae4b49 sits in that middle zone: muted and medium-dark, with dusty brown undertones that keep it grounded instead of loud. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast against #ae4b49, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with sage green or deep navy for balance.
Questions about #ae4b49
What is #ae4b49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae4b49 is rgb(174, 75, 73), in HSL hsl(1, 41%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae4b49?
Sage green and deep navy both balance #ae4b49, while cream keeps it soft and rustic. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they can make this muted red read muddy.
Is #ae4b49 readable on white or black?
#ae4b49 has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.