#AE9D9D

Color Details

HEX
#AE9D9D
RGB
rgb(174, 157, 157)
HSL
hsl(0, 9%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 10%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ae9d9d
Contrast 8.11:1 AAA
White on #ae9d9d
Contrast 2.59:1 Fail
#ae9d9d on Black
Contrast 8.11:1 AAA
#ae9d9d on White
Contrast 2.59:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#beb1b1
#cec4c4
#dfd8d8
#8b7e7e
#685e5e
#463f3f

Complement & Analogous

#9eaeae
#b9a692
#b992a6

Triadic

#9eae9e
#9e9eae

Monochrome

#463f3f #685e5e #ae9d9d #cec4c4 #dfd8d8 #efebeb

Analogous

#b992a6 #ceb3c1 #ae9d9d #c7b8a8 #b9a692 #948575

Complementary Mix

#685e5e #ae9d9d #cec4c4 #9eaeae #c0caca #677171

Nearby Colors

#ae9d9c
#ae9d9e
#ae9d8d
#ae9dad

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About #AE9D9D

#AE9D9D converts to RGB(174, 157, 157) and HSL(0, 9%, 65%). 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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#AE9D9D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AE9D9D?
RGB: 174, 157, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(174, 157, 157)
Is #AE9D9D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AE9D9D?
Complement: #9eaeae.
Does #AE9D9D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.59:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).