#AE7D6C Hex Color
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The hex code #ae7d6c is a muted, warm reddish orange with dusty brown and ashy undertones. Its matte, low-saturation character brings understatement and calm while retaining a trace of energy. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food branding, or romance-focused designs. Black text reads clearly against it, making it practical for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ae7d6c
What is #ae7d6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae7d6c is rgb(174, 125, 108), in HSL hsl(15, 29%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 38%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae7d6c?
The muted warmth of #ae7d6c pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted teal, and dark navy, which give its dusty reddish undertone more definition without making the palette feel harsh. Use deeper colors for text, borders, or small accents.
Is #ae7d6c readable on white or black?
#ae7d6c has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.