#AE979B

Color Details

HEX
#AE979B
RGB
rgb(174, 151, 155)
HSL
hsl(350, 12%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 11%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.70:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ae979b
Contrast 7.70:1 AAA
White on #ae979b
Contrast 2.73:1 Fail
#ae979b on Black
Contrast 7.70:1 AAA
#ae979b on White
Contrast 2.73:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#beacaf
#cec1c3
#dfd5d7
#8b797c
#685b5d
#463c3e

Complement & Analogous

#98aeab
#b79c8f
#b78faa

Triadic

#9cae98
#989cae

Monochrome

#463c3e #685b5d #ae979b #cec1c3 #dfd5d7 #efeaeb

Analogous

#b78faa #cdb1c4 #ae979b #c5b0a5 #b79c8f #927d72

Complementary Mix

#685b5d #ae979b #cec1c3 #98aeab #bccac8 #63716f

Nearby Colors

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About #AE979B

#AE979B converts to RGB(174, 151, 155) and HSL(350, 12%, 64%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AE979B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AE979B?
RGB: 174, 151, 155. Copy as CSS: rgb(174, 151, 155)
Is #AE979B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AE979B?
Complement: #98aeab.
Does #AE979B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.73:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.70:1 (AAA (normal text)).