#AE8514 Hex Color
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This muted yellow leans heavily into olive and gold tones. It reads earthy and grounded, functioning best as a supporting accent in outdoor or industrial branding. Because #ae8514 maintains a 6.2:1 contrast ratio with black text, it offers excellent readability for small body copy. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor its warm, organic character.
Questions about #ae8514
What is #ae8514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae8514 is rgb(174, 133, 20), in HSL hsl(44, 79%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 89%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #ae8514 for a balanced design?
Is #ae8514 suitable for small text and UI elements?
Yes, #ae8514 offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black, making it highly readable for small body copy. It is an excellent choice for designers needing a warm, grounded accent color that doesn't compromise accessibility standards in user interfaces.
Is #ae8514 readable on white or black?
#ae8514 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.