#AE9478 Hex Color
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#ae9478 is a dusty, desaturated orange with strong earthy undertones. It functions well as a grounded neutral base for branding or web layouts. While it can feel slightly muddy at large scales, it provides excellent legibility for black text. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep forest greens to highlight its natural warmth and maintain a clean, professional aesthetic.
Questions about #ae9478
What is #ae9478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9478 is rgb(174, 148, 120), in HSL hsl(31, 25%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 31%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae9478?
The earthy warmth of #ae9478 works beautifully when anchored by deep, dark tones that provide contrast. Pair it with a rich charcoal for a modern, professional look, or try forest green to enhance its natural, organic aesthetic in your web layouts.
Is #ae9478 readable on white or black?
#ae9478 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.