#AE986B Color Information

Hex color code: #AE986B

#AE986B is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (174, 152, 107), and in HSL it is (40°, 29%, 55%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#AE986B

RGB

174, 152, 107

HSL

40°, 29%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 39%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE986B;
background-color: #AE986B;
border-color: #AE986B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE986B;
border: 2px solid #AE986B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE986B]
text-[#AE986B]
border-[#AE986B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE986B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE986B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE986B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE986B; 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 #AE986B; background-color: #AE986B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE986B20; border-left: 4px solid #AE986B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE986B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE986B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 152, 107

Red: 174 / Green: 152 / Blue: 107

HSL

40°, 29%, 55%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 39%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE986B?

#AE986B is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6B81AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE986B to RGB:

rgb(174, 152, 107)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE986B to HSL:

hsl(40, 29%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE986B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #AE986B has RGB (174, 152, 107) and HSL (40°, 29%, 55%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE986B is #6B81AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE766B.

Use #AE986B in CSS: color: #AE986B or background-color: #AE986B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE986B

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.50:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE986B?

#AE986B is a pastel orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AE986B?

#AE986B in RGB is (174, 152, 107) - 174 red, 152 green, and 107 blue.

How to use #AE986B in CSS?

Use #AE986B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE986B?

#6B81AE (complementary), #AE766B (analogous), and #847048 (lighter shade) work well with #AE986B.