#AE5E3C Hex Color
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This mellow, desaturated orange carries a rustic warmth that feels grounded and approachable. Because of its muted tone, #ae5e3c works best as a primary accent rather than a background color, helping it avoid feeling overwhelming in design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this autumn-inspired shade is #ae5e3c.
Questions about #ae5e3c
What is #ae5e3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae5e3c is rgb(174, 94, 60), in HSL hsl(18, 49%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 66%, 32%.
What colors pair well with the rustic #ae5e3c?
Because #ae5e3c is a desaturated, earthy tone, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate blue. These colors ground the warmth of the orange, creating a balanced, modern palette that feels professional rather than harsh.
Is #ae5e3c suitable for use as a background color?
It is generally better to use #ae5e3c as an accent rather than a primary background color. Due to its medium-dark value, white text will struggle to meet accessibility standards, and black text may feel somewhat heavy against this specific tone.
Is #ae5e3c readable on white or black?
#ae5e3c has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.