#AE6E4C Color Information

Hex color code: #AE6E4C

A delicate orange shade, #AE6E4C appears as (174, 110, 76) in RGB and (21°, 39%, 49%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#AE6E4C

RGB

174, 110, 76

HSL

21°, 39%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 56%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE6E4C;
background-color: #AE6E4C;
border-color: #AE6E4C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE6E4C;
border: 2px solid #AE6E4C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE6E4C]
text-[#AE6E4C]
border-[#AE6E4C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE6E4C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE6E4C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE6E4C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE6E4C; 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 #AE6E4C; background-color: #AE6E4C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE6E4C20; border-left: 4px solid #AE6E4C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE6E4C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE6E4C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 110, 76

Red: 174 / Green: 110 / Blue: 76

HSL

21°, 39%, 49%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 39% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 56%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 56% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE6E4C?

#AE6E4C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4C8CAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE6E4C to RGB:

rgb(174, 110, 76)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE6E4C to HSL:

hsl(21, 39%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE6E4C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 37%, 56%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #AE6E4C has RGB (174, 110, 76) and HSL (21°, 39%, 49%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE6E4C is #4C8CAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE4C5B.

Use #AE6E4C in CSS: color: #AE6E4C or background-color: #AE6E4C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE6E4C

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.13:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE6E4C?

#AE6E4C is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AE6E4C?

#AE6E4C in RGB is (174, 110, 76) - 174 red, 110 green, and 76 blue.

How to use #AE6E4C in CSS?

Use #AE6E4C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE6E4C?

#4C8CAE (complementary), #AE4C5B (analogous), and #794D35 (lighter shade) work well with #AE6E4C.