#AE6B42 Hex Color
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The hex code #ae6b42 is a warm, mellow orange with low saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its moderate depth supports optimism and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food packaging, autumn palettes, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with charcoal for grounded contrast. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ae6b42
What is #ae6b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae6b42 is rgb(174, 107, 66), in HSL hsl(23, 45%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 62%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae6b42?
#ae6b42 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted teal, and dusty blue because its warm brown undertone gains structure from cool or neutral partners in branding and print palettes. These combinations keep the orange grounded without making it feel dull.
How should designers use #ae6b42 in a palette?
#ae6b42 works best as a supporting tone or focused accent because its muted, medium-dark value can feel heavy across large backgrounds and may look muddy beside weak contrast. It suits buttons, packaging details, headings, and seasonal illustrations more than full-page surfaces.
Is #ae6b42 readable on white or black?
#ae6b42 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.