#AE9E78 Hex Color
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#ae9e78 is a dusty, ashy yellow with low saturation and a warm beige undertone. Its mellow lightness brings softness and gentle optimism to backgrounds, spring themes, baby products, and budget-focused layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can look muddy at large sizes. The hex code #ae9e78 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #ae9e78
What is #ae9e78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae9e78 is rgb(174, 158, 120), in HSL hsl(42, 25%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 31%, 32%.
Which colors pair well with #ae9e78?
#ae9e78 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its warm, low-saturation yellow-beige base gives darker or earthier colors more definition. Use it as a supporting tone rather than combining it with several pale neutrals.
Is #ae9e78 readable on white or black?
#ae9e78 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.