#AE4D08 Hex Color
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Burnt orange with real depth, #ae4d08 sits between autumn leaf and dark caramel. Its medium lightness and muted saturation read mellow and grounded, more earthen than citrus. White text passes AA contrast against it, so it works as a section block or small accent in food, craft, and vintage palettes. Let it anchor a design rather than compete with bright hues.
Questions about #ae4d08
What is #ae4d08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae4d08 is rgb(174, 77, 8), in HSL hsl(25, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 95%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae4d08?
#ae4d08 pairs well with deep teal, cream, and charcoal. Its muted warmth also sits nicely against dark green or navy, though it turns muddy next to bright orange or yellow.
Is #ae4d08 readable on white or black?
#ae4d08 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.