#AE887B Hex Color
Ashy, muted terracotta with organic warmth
#ae887b is an ashy, muted terracotta with a dusty, unsaturated finish. This warm tone feels approachable rather than aggressive, making it a reliable choice for editorial backgrounds or branding that needs an organic feel. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable UI elements. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to keep your palette from looking too muddy.
Questions about #ae887b
What is #ae887b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae887b is rgb(174, 136, 123), in HSL hsl(15, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 29%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae887b?
Is #ae887b suitable for web UI text?
#ae887b offers enough contrast against dark backgrounds for readability, though it may be too soft for primary body text on white. Use it primarily for accents, borders, or secondary headers to maintain a comfortable, non-aggressive design hierarchy.
Is #ae887b readable on white or black?
#ae887b has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.