#AEA6A0 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted orange carries a dusty quality that feels grounded and approachable. Because of its low saturation, #aea6a0 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from appearing washed out. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #aea6a0, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #aea6a0
What is #aea6a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea6a0 is rgb(174, 166, 160), in HSL hsl(26, 8%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 8%, 32%.
How should I use #aea6a0 in a professional color palette?
#aea6a0 functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary neutral rather than a dominant accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent the shade from appearing washed out and to ensure the text remains legible.
Does #aea6a0 read as a warm or cool tone?
Despite its orange roots, #aea6a0 reads as a neutral, desaturated tone due to its dusty quality. It lacks the intense vibrancy of traditional orange, making it a sophisticated choice for designs requiring a calm, understated, and earthy aesthetic.
Is #aea6a0 readable on white or black?
#aea6a0 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.