#AE9D8A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #ae9d8a blends dusty orange with soft gray undertones for an earthy, weathered feel. Its moderate lightness suggests optimism and adventure without brighter orange’s energy, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #ae9d8a.
Questions about #ae9d8a
What is #ae9d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9d8a is rgb(174, 157, 138), in HSL hsl(32, 18%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae9d8a?
Does #ae9d8a feel warm or cool?
#ae9d8a reads as a warm, muted neutral because its dusty orange base outweighs the soft gray undertone, giving it an earthy, weathered feel rather than a crisp or cool appearance. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth gentle instead of bright.
Is #ae9d8a readable on white or black?
#ae9d8a has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.