#AEA39C Hex Color
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#aea39c is a dusty orange-gray with low saturation, ashy depth, and a warm taupe cast. Its softened lightness supports optimism and creativity without the energy of brighter orange. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in food, autumn, or youth-focused palettes, with black text reading clearly for accessible body copy.
Questions about #aea39c
What is #aea39c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea39c is rgb(174, 163, 156), in HSL hsl(23, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #aea39c?
Pair #aea39c with charcoal for crisp text, muted navy for a cooler counterpoint, or terracotta for a warmer autumn palette. Because its low saturation can look subdued, reserve brighter accents for small details rather than using them across large areas.
Is #aea39c readable on white or black?
#aea39c has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.