#AE979C

Color Details

HEX
#AE979C
RGB
rgb(174, 151, 156)
HSL
hsl(347, 12%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 10%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.71:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ae979c
Contrast 7.71:1 AAA
White on #ae979c
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#ae979c on Black
Contrast 7.71:1 AAA
#ae979c on White
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#beacb0
#cec1c4
#dfd5d7
#8b797d
#685b5e
#463c3e

Complement & Analogous

#98aea9
#b79a8f
#b78fac

Triadic

#9dae98
#989dae

Monochrome

#463c3e #685b5e #ae979c #cec1c4 #dfd5d7 #efeaeb

Analogous

#b78fac #cdb1c5 #ae979c #c5aea5 #b79a8f #927b72

Complementary Mix

#685b5e #ae979c #cec1c4 #98aea9 #bccac7 #63716e

Nearby Colors

#ae979b
#ae979d
#ae978c
#ae97ac

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About #AE979C

#AE979C converts to RGB(174, 151, 156) and HSL(347, 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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#AE979C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AE979C?
RGB: 174, 151, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(174, 151, 156)
Is #AE979C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AE979C?
Complement: #98aea9.
Does #AE979C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.72:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.71:1 (AAA (normal text)).