#AE9989 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE9989

#AE9989 is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (174, 153, 137), and in HSL it is (26°, 19%, 61%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#AE9989
RGB
174, 153, 137
HSL
26°, 19%, 61%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 21%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AE9989;
background-color: #AE9989;
border-color: #AE9989;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE9989;
border: 2px solid #AE9989;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AE9989]
text-[#AE9989]
border-[#AE9989]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE9989]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE9989, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE9989; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AE9989; 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 #AE9989; background-color: #AE998915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AE998920; border-left: 4px solid #AE9989; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE9989; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE9989 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 153, 137

Red: 174 / Green: 153 / Blue: 137

HSL

26°, 19%, 61%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 21%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE9989?

#AE9989 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #AE9989 to RGB:

rgb(174, 153, 137)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE9989 to HSL:

hsl(26, 19%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE9989 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 21%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #AE9989 has RGB (174, 153, 137) and HSL (26°, 19%, 61%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE9989 is #899EAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE898B.

Use #AE9989 in CSS: color: #AE9989 or background-color: #AE9989. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE9989

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.72:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9989?

#AE9989 is a subtle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AE9989?

#AE9989 in RGB is (174, 153, 137) - 174 red, 153 green, and 137 blue.

How to use #AE9989 in CSS?

Use #AE9989 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE9989?

#899EAE (complementary), #AE898B (analogous), and #8C725F (lighter shade) work well with #AE9989.