#AE5317 Hex Color
Autumn warmth with an earthy base
Reach for #ae5317 when a project needs autumn warmth without going bright. This burnt orange leans brown and reads mellow rather than loud, which suits coffee packaging, craft goods, and vintage branding. Its low saturation keeps large areas from shouting, though small type over it can turn muddy. The hex code #ae5317 carries white text at about 5.2:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA.
Questions about #ae5317
What is #ae5317 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae5317 is rgb(174, 83, 23), in HSL hsl(24, 77%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 87%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae5317?
Deep teal and sage green balance the warmth of #ae5317, while cream softens it for a vintage feel. Pairing it with muted yellows can make both colors look muddy.
Is #ae5317 readable on white or black?
#ae5317 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.