#AEAAA0 Color Information

Hex color code: #AEAAA0

The hex color #AEAAA0 is a muted orange with RGB values of (174, 170, 160) and HSL of (43°, 8%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#AEAAA0
RGB
174, 170, 160
HSL
43°, 8%, 65%
CMYK
0%, 2%, 8%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AEAAA0;
background-color: #AEAAA0;
border-color: #AEAAA0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AEAAA0;
border: 2px solid #AEAAA0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AEAAA0]
text-[#AEAAA0]
border-[#AEAAA0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AEAAA0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AEAAA0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AEAAA0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AEAAA0; 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 #AEAAA0; background-color: #AEAAA015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AEAAA020; border-left: 4px solid #AEAAA0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AEAAA0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AEAAA0 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 170, 160

Red: 174 / Green: 170 / Blue: 160

HSL

43°, 8%, 65%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 8%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 32%

What color is #AEAAA0?

#AEAAA0 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #AEAAA0 to RGB:

rgb(174, 170, 160)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AEAAA0 to HSL:

hsl(43, 8%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AEAAA0 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #AEAAA0 has RGB (174, 170, 160) and HSL (43°, 8%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AEAAA0 is #9FA3AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADA29F.

Use #AEAAA0 in CSS: color: #AEAAA0 or background-color: #AEAAA0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AEAAA0

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.06:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEAAA0?

#AEAAA0 is a subtle orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AEAAA0?

#AEAAA0 in RGB is (174, 170, 160) - 174 red, 170 green, and 160 blue.

How to use #AEAAA0 in CSS?

Use #AEAAA0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AEAAA0?

#9FA3AD (complementary), #ADA29F (analogous), and #8A8475 (lighter shade) work well with #AEAAA0.