#AE697C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink offers a warm and mellow alternative to standard pastel tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #ae697c works best as a supporting background or a refined accent rather than a dominant color. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to maintain contrast. The hex code #ae697c supports high readability, making it a reliable choice for small body text when set against black.
Questions about #ae697c
What is #ae697c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae697c is rgb(174, 105, 124), in HSL hsl(343, 30%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 29%, 32%.
How should I use #ae697c in a design layout?
#ae697c works best as a subtle background or a refined accent rather than a dominant primary color. Because it is highly unsaturated, it stays soft on the eyes, allowing you to pair it effectively with deep charcoal or dark gray elements for strong contrast.
Is #ae697c suitable for body text?
Yes, #ae697c offers high readability when set against a deep black or very dark background, making it a reliable choice for stylized UI text. Its warmth prevents the harshness often found in other saturated pinks, maintaining comfort during long-form reading.
Is #ae697c readable on white or black?
#ae697c has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.