#AEA285 color
The hex color #AEA285 is a grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 63.5% green and 52.2% blue (174, 162, 133).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 20% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 24% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Mohalla (#A79B7E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.31:1).
#AEA285 color codes
| HEX | #AEA285 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 162, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 63.5%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 20%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 24%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.93, -0.39, 16.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.93, 16.69, 91.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.61, 36.534, 27.414) | |
| Decimal | 11444869 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEA285, 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 #AEA285 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEA285 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | 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 #AEA285 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a183Protanopia
no red cones#aca486Deuteranopia
no green cones#b59d9aTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aea285; }
.text { color: #aea285; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aea285; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 162 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aea285, #a6ae85); }
Similar colors
#a79b7eMohalla#bbaa88Bangalore#aca28fSage the Day#a19986Nomad#bfac86Faded Letter#9f9b84Knock on Wood#9f9978A Frond in Need#af9a7eIncense
Closest common color name: Khaki.
Questions
- What color is #AEA285?
- #AEA285 is a grayish orange, closest to the named color Mohalla. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEA285?
- The RGB value is 174, 162, 133: 174 red, 162 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEA285?
- The complementary color is #8591AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEA285?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.31:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.