#AE908D Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #ae908d is a soft reddish tone with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained warmth suggests romance and care without vivid red’s urgency. Use the hex code #ae908d as a supporting color in branding and editorial layouts. Pair it with charcoal or deep green for caution-themed interfaces. Black text reaches about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio on this shade.
Questions about #ae908d
What is #ae908d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae908d is rgb(174, 144, 141), in HSL hsl(5, 17%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 19%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae908d?
#ae908d pairs well with charcoal and deep green for grounded contrast, or cream, white, and pale blush for a softer look that preserves its dusty, understated character in branding and editorial layouts.
Is #ae908d warm or cool?
#ae908d reads as a warm, muted reddish tone because its dusty red base carries gentle warmth, while gray undertones reduce saturation and keep it restrained rather than vivid or strongly orange.
Is #ae908d readable on white or black?
#ae908d has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.