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#AE757B color code is #AE757B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ae757b.

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#AE757B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AE757B is 0.2315. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.73:1 against white and 5.63:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AE757B on white3.73:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#AE757B on black5.63:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AE757B3.73:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #AE757B5.63:1AA

#AE757B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AE757B?+
The hex code for #AE757B is #AE757B. In RGB it's rgb(174, 117, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(354, 26%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #AE757B?+
#AE757B in RGB is (174, 117, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 117, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #AE757B?+
#AE757B converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 29%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AE757B.
Is #ae757b a warm or cool color?+
#AE757B (#AE757B) is a warm red — its hue sits at 354° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ae757b belong to?+
#AE757B belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 354°, 26%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ae757b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AE757B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.73:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ae757b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AE757B (#AE757B) is 872 Rose Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AE757B in design

Practical guidance for using #ae757b (#AE757B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AE757B (#AE757B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AE757B (#AE757B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AE757B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ae757b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AE757B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.