#AE9098 Hex Color
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Closer to dried roses than bubblegum, this dusty pink carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted. The hex code #ae9098 reads calm and slightly warm, best as a supporting tone behind charcoal or deep plum. It flatters cosmetics packaging and soft branding, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #ae9098
What is #ae9098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9098 is rgb(174, 144, 152), in HSL hsl(344, 16%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 13%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae9098?
Pair #ae9098 with deep plum, charcoal, or a muted olive to keep its dusty pink from looking flat. Cream also works when pure white feels too harsh. Use it as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent.
Is #ae9098 readable on white or black?
#ae9098 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.