#AEA6A1 Hex Color
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#aea6a1 is a muted orange with heavy gray undertones, reading closer to warm taupe than true orange. The hex code #aea6a1 works as a grounding neutral in autumn palettes, packaging, and food branding, pairing well with deep charcoal or faded denim blue. Black text passes contrast on it.
Questions about #aea6a1
What is #aea6a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea6a1 is rgb(174, 166, 161), in HSL hsl(23, 7%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 7%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #aea6a1?
Its muted nature makes it a team player. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern look, navy for grounded warmth, or terracotta for a monochromatic earthy feel. Cream and off-white also lift its dusty warmth nicely.
Is #aea6a1 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, since the orange undertone dominates over the gray. But its high gray content mutes that warmth, so it feels calm and earthy rather than bright or energetic like a true orange.
Is #aea6a1 readable on white or black?
#aea6a1 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.