#AE8625 Hex Color
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A muted, golden olive, #ae8625 offers an earthy warmth that feels approachable and grounded. It works best as an accent color, adding character to organic branding or outdoor-focused design palettes without overpowering them. While it pairs well with deep charcoal, avoid using it as a text background unless your contrast is high. For related palettes, check out these other shades of brown to balance your layout.
Questions about #ae8625
What is #ae8625 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae8625 is rgb(174, 134, 37), in HSL hsl(42, 65%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 79%, 32%.
What colors work best with #ae8625?
Is #ae8625 readable on white or black?
#ae8625 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.