#AE9A90 Hex Color
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With a dusty, grey-orange appearance, #ae9a90 offers a muted take on traditional warm tones. This desaturated shade works best as a supporting color in a palette, anchoring brighter accents without overpowering them. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or forest green for a grounded look. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it is safe for readability in body copy or UI design.
Questions about #ae9a90
What is #ae9a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9a90 is rgb(174, 154, 144), in HSL hsl(20, 16%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 17%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ae9a90 in a design palette?
#ae9a90 works best when paired with deep charcoal or dark forest green to emphasize its subtle warmth. Because this color is desaturated, it provides a sophisticated, grounded balance against crisp white or very dark backgrounds without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #ae9a90 readable on white or black?
#ae9a90 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.