#AE7C4F Hex Color
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Loquat Brown is a muted, earthy orange with warm, golden undertones. The hex code #ae7c4f works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color, as it can feel heavy in large applications. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to create balance. It meets WCAG AA standards for body text, ensuring black type remains perfectly legible against this mid-tone shade.
Questions about Loquat Brown
What is the hex code for Loquat Brown?
Loquat Brown is #ae7c4f. In RGB that is rgb(174, 124, 79), in HSL hsl(28, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 55%, 32%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors work best with Loquat Brown?
Loquat Brown pairs beautifully with slate blue or creamy white to balance its heavy, earthy intensity. These cool tones contrast the golden warmth of #ae7c4f, creating a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that prevents the design from feeling too heavy or muddy.
Is #ae7c4f suitable for text on a white background?
Using #ae7c4f for body text typically fails standard WCAG accessibility ratios against white backgrounds, making it hard to read. You should use this shade primarily as a graphic accent, icon color, or border instead of for long-form, legible typography.
Is Loquat Brown readable on white or black?
Loquat Brown has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.