#AE9365 color
The hex color #AE9365 is a desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 57.6% green and 39.6% blue (174, 147, 101).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 31% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 42% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Veranda Gold (#AF9968), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.16:1).
#AE9365 color codes
| HEX | #AE9365 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 147, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 57.6%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 31%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 42%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 42%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.34, 3.64, 28.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.34, 28.33, 82.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.239, 30.807, 16.663) | |
| Decimal | 11440997 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AE9365, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AE9365 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AE9365 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AE9365 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9362Protanopia
no red cones#a59a66Deuteranopia
no green cones#b98b87Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ae9365; }
.text { color: #ae9365; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ae9365; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 147 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ae9365, #a4ae65); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Camel.
Questions
- What color is #AE9365?
- #AE9365 is a desaturated orange, closest to the named color Veranda Gold. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AE9365?
- The RGB value is 174, 147, 101: 174 red, 147 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AE9365?
- The complementary color is #6580AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AE9365?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.16:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.