#AE503E Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated brick red carries a warm, grounded energy. Because #ae503e lacks the intensity of primary red, it works effectively as a stable accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm cream for a balanced, traditional look. White text reads clearly over this shade, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold callouts.
Questions about #ae503e
What is #ae503e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae503e is rgb(174, 80, 62), in HSL hsl(10, 47%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 64%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae503e?
The most effective way to balance #ae503e is pairing it with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or warm creams. These pairings emphasize the brick-like quality of the red without letting it overwhelm the rest of your design palette.
Is #ae503e readable on white or black?
#ae503e has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.