#AE9D93 Hex Color
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#ae9d93 is an ashy, muted tone that balances dusty orange warmth with a neutral grey base. It serves well as a sophisticated background color, though it can look muddy if paired with other desaturated earth tones. For best results, use it as a base to let vibrant accent colors stand out. Black text remains highly readable over this shade, ensuring it works effectively for interface design and branding.
Questions about #ae9d93
What is #ae9d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9d93 is rgb(174, 157, 147), in HSL hsl(22, 14%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 32%.
Is #ae9d93 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, black text maintains excellent readability over #ae9d93 because the background remains sufficiently light and neutral. It works particularly well for modern, minimalist web design where you need a warmer alternative to standard cool greys or stark white backgrounds.
What colors complement the dusty warmth of #ae9d93?
Is #ae9d93 readable on white or black?
#ae9d93 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.