#AE7070 Hex Color
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#ae7070 is a muted, dusty red with a matte finish. It lacks the aggression of pure red, offering a mellow and subtle alternative that works well as a supporting background tone. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or off-white elements. Because it provides 5.4:1 contrast, black text remains highly legible against this color, making it a functional choice for web interfaces or editorial design.
Questions about #ae7070
What is #ae7070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae7070 is rgb(174, 112, 112), in HSL hsl(0, 28%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 36%, 32%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae7070?
This dusty red works beautifully with charcoal or off-white elements to create a balanced, modern look. The muted quality allows it to serve as a neutral anchor when paired with cooler, desaturated tones like slate blue or sage green.
Is #ae7070 readable on white or black?
#ae7070 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.