#AE9D1C

Color Details

HEX
#AE9D1C
RGB
rgb(174, 157, 28)
HSL
hsl(53, 72%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 84%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ae9d1c
Contrast 7.64:1 AAA
White on #ae9d1c
Contrast 2.75:1 Fail
#ae9d1c on Black
Contrast 7.64:1 AAA
#ae9d1c on White
Contrast 2.75:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#beb149
#cec477
#dfd8a4
#8b7e16
#685e11
#463f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1d2eaf
#77af1d
#af551d

Triadic

#1daf9e
#9e1daf

Monochrome

#463f0b #685e11 #ae9d1c #cec477 #dfd8a4 #efebd2

Analogous

#af551d #c78861 #ae9d1c #92bf4a #77af1d #5f8c17

Complementary Mix

#685e11 #ae9d1c #cec477 #1d2eaf #6c77cb #131e72

Nearby Colors

#ae9d1b
#ae9d1d
#ae9d0c
#ae9d2c

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About #AE9D1C

#AE9D1C converts to RGB(174, 157, 28) and HSL(53, 72%, 40%). 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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#AE9D1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AE9D1C?
RGB: 174, 157, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(174, 157, 28)
Is #AE9D1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AE9D1C?
Complement: #1d2eaf.
Does #AE9D1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.75:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.64:1 (AAA (normal text)).