#AE8C6D Hex Color
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#ae8c6d is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation, warm brown undertones, and a mellow finish. Its softened character suggests optimism and adventure without the intensity of bright orange. Use the hex code #ae8c6d as a supporting tone beside navy in autumn branding, food packaging, or youth-focused designs. Black text provides about 6.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ae8c6d
What is #ae8c6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae8c6d is rgb(174, 140, 109), in HSL hsl(29, 29%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 37%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae8c6d?
#ae8c6d pairs well with navy, cream, and muted olive because its warm, dusty orange character gains contrast from deep cool tones while staying grounded beside soft neutrals in autumn branding and packaging.
Is #ae8c6d a warm or cool color?
#ae8c6d reads as a warm color because its low-saturation orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy appearance rather than the crisp, energetic look of bright orange.
Is #ae8c6d readable on white or black?
#ae8c6d has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.