#AE9055 Hex Color
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Reach for #ae9055 when a design needs an earthy yellow that won’t shout. This mellow olive shade has low saturation and a warm brown undertone, so it reads natural rather than bright. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, or budget-friendly branding, and pairs well with cream or deep navy. Black text stays readable on it, with contrast near 6.9:1.
Questions about #ae9055
What is #ae9055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9055 is rgb(174, 144, 85), in HSL hsl(40, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 51%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae9055?
Is #ae9055 a warm or cool color?
#ae9055 is a warm color. Its yellow base and brown undertone give it a sunbaked, earthy feel, even though the olive green in it can shift cooler next to bright oranges or reds.
Is #ae9055 readable on white or black?
#ae9055 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.