#AE5461 Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet, #ae5461 is a dusty brick red with muted, matte warmth. Its low saturation keeps red’s usual intensity in check, so it feels calm and grounded. That makes it a solid supporting tone in rustic branding or autumn palettes, especially behind cream or navy. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code #ae5461 works less well as a full background, where it can turn muddy.
Questions about #ae5461
What is #ae5461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae5461 is rgb(174, 84, 97), in HSL hsl(351, 36%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 44%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae5461?
Cream and navy are the safest partners, but sage green gives this brick red a fresher, more unexpected look. Charcoal also grounds it well in rustic or print designs.
Is #ae5461 readable on white or black?
#ae5461 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.