#AE6242 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE6242

The hex color #AE6242 is a subtle orange with RGB values of (174, 98, 66) and HSL of (18°, 45%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#AE6242

RGB

174, 98, 66

HSL

18°, 45%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 62%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE6242;
background-color: #AE6242;
border-color: #AE6242;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE6242;
border: 2px solid #AE6242;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE6242]
text-[#AE6242]
border-[#AE6242]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE6242]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE6242, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE6242; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE6242; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AE6242; background-color: #AE624215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE624220; border-left: 4px solid #AE6242; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AE6242; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE6242 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 98, 66

Red: 174 / Green: 98 / Blue: 66

HSL

18°, 45%, 47%

Hue: 18° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 62%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 62% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE6242?

#AE6242 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

428DAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE6242 to RGB:

rgb(174, 98, 66)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE6242 to HSL:

hsl(18, 45%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE6242 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 44%, 62%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #AE6242 has RGB (174, 98, 66) and HSL (18°, 45%, 47%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE6242 is #428DAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE4257.

Use #AE6242 in CSS: color: #AE6242 or background-color: #AE6242. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE6242

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.63:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE6242?

#AE6242 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AE6242?

#AE6242 in RGB is (174, 98, 66) - 174 red, 98 green, and 66 blue.

How to use #AE6242 in CSS?

Use #AE6242 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE6242?

#428DAE (complementary), #AE4257 (analogous), and #76432D (lighter shade) work well with #AE6242.