#AE7E53 Hex Color

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Muted and warm, #ae7e53 blends an earthy orange base with soft brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and adventure without the force of brighter orange. It suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text provides about 5.9:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #ae7e53.

Questions about #ae7e53

What is #ae7e53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae7e53 is rgb(174, 126, 83), in HSL hsl(28, 36%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 52%, 32%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae7e53?
For balanced palettes, pair #ae7e53 with navy, cream, or charcoal; these cooler or lighter partners temper its earthy orange-brown warmth, preserve its muted character, and give designers a calm foundation for autumn, outdoor, or food-focused layouts.
Is #ae7e53 readable on white or black?
#ae7e53 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.