#AE979D

Color Details

HEX
#AE979D
RGB
rgb(174, 151, 157)
HSL
hsl(344, 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 #ae979d
Contrast 7.71:1 AAA
White on #ae979d
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#ae979d on Black
Contrast 7.71:1 AAA
#ae979d on White
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#beacb1
#cec1c4
#dfd5d8
#8b797e
#685b5e
#463c3f

Complement & Analogous

#98aea8
#b7988f
#b78fae

Triadic

#9eae98
#989eae

Monochrome

#463c3f #685b5e #ae979d #cec1c4 #dfd5d8 #efeaeb

Analogous

#b78fae #cdb1c6 #ae979d #c5ada5 #b7988f #927a72

Complementary Mix

#685b5e #ae979d #cec1c4 #98aea8 #bccac6 #63716d

Nearby Colors

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#ae979e
#ae978d
#ae97ad

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About #AE979D

#AE979D converts to RGB(174, 151, 157) and HSL(344, 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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#AE979D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AE979D?
RGB: 174, 151, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(174, 151, 157)
Is #AE979D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AE979D?
Complement: #98aea8.
Does #AE979D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.72:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.71:1 (AAA (normal text)).