#AE852A Color Information

Hex color code: #AE852A

The hex color #AE852A is a subtle orange with RGB values of (174, 133, 42) and HSL of (41°, 61%, 42%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#AE852A

RGB

174, 133, 42

HSL

41°, 61%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 76%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE852A;
background-color: #AE852A;
border-color: #AE852A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE852A;
border: 2px solid #AE852A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE852A]
text-[#AE852A]
border-[#AE852A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE852A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE852A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE852A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE852A; 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 #AE852A; background-color: #AE852A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE852A20; border-left: 4px solid #AE852A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE852A; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE852A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 133, 42

Red: 174 / Green: 133 / Blue: 42

HSL

41°, 61%, 42%

Hue: 41° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 76%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 76% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE852A?

#AE852A is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2A53AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE852A to RGB:

rgb(174, 133, 42)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE852A to HSL:

hsl(41, 61%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE852A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 24%, 76%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated orange tone, #AE852A has RGB (174, 133, 42) and HSL (41°, 61%, 42%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE852A is #2A53AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC422A.

Use #AE852A in CSS: color: #AE852A or background-color: #AE852A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE852A

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.19:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE852A?

#AE852A is a understated orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AE852A?

#AE852A in RGB is (174, 133, 42) - 174 red, 133 green, and 42 blue.

How to use #AE852A in CSS?

Use #AE852A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE852A?

#2A53AC (complementary), #AC422A (analogous), and #6F541B (lighter shade) work well with #AE852A.