#AE8F6F Hex Color
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#ae8f6f is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a warm, mellow finish. Its muted character suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud, fitting autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, or youth-focused sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #ae8f6f also supports clear black body text at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ae8f6f
What is #ae8f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae8f6f is rgb(174, 143, 111), in HSL hsl(30, 28%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 36%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae8f6f in a palette?
#ae8f6f pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage, as cooler or lighter partners sharpen its dusty warmth while keeping the palette grounded and readable across packaging, sports graphics, and autumn-themed layouts. Use it as a supporting tone, then reserve brighter orange for small accents.
Is #ae8f6f readable on white or black?
#ae8f6f has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.