#AE794B Hex Color
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#ae794b is a muted, earthy orange with strong brown undertones. It functions best as a secondary accent rather than a full background, where it can occasionally appear muddy. Because it maintains a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, this shade meets WCAG AA standards for readable body copy. Use this hex code to anchor designs that require grounded, reliable warmth.
Questions about #ae794b
What is #ae794b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae794b is rgb(174, 121, 75), in HSL hsl(28, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 57%, 32%.
What colors pair best with the earthy tone of #ae794b?
Because of its brown undertones, #ae794b pairs beautifully with deep navy for a balanced contrast or cream whites for a soft, natural look. Using it against neutral grays helps ground the color, preventing it from appearing too muddy in complex designs.
Is #ae794b readable on white or black?
#ae794b has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.