#AE6403 Hex Color
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#ae6403 is the hex code for a dark, muted orange with a burnt, bronzy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads best as a small accent or supporting tone in autumn themes, food branding, and sports graphics. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.6:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or deep teal for a richer mix.
Questions about #ae6403
What is #ae6403 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae6403 is rgb(174, 100, 3), in HSL hsl(34, 97%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 98%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae6403?
Cream and deep teal bring out the warmth in #ae6403 without making it look muddy. Charcoal also works well for text and dark UI elements against this shade.
Is #ae6403 readable on white or black?
#ae6403 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.