Color #AE641E Color / Colour Code #AE641E
This page shows the hex color code for color #ae641e (#AE641E). The colour is a orange tone with 71% saturation and 40% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AE641E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AE641E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 359, 29, and 59 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 29, 149, and 269 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AE641E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 29 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 29 to 74 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 29 with its complement at 209 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AE641E
Lightness variations at hue 29 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AE641E
Design Use Cases for #AE641E
Vibrant Brand Color
#AE641E has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 40% lightness, #AE641E is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#AE641E sits in the orange range (hue 29). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AE641E (hue 29) to its complement at hue 209. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 59. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ae641e, #1e68ae);
CSS Code for #AE641E
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About Color #AE641E (#AE641E)
#AE641E is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 100 green, and 30 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 29 degrees with 71% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AE641E is 114/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 83% yellow, and 32% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AE641E against white is 4.52:1 and against black is 4.64:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 28% lightness.
The complementary colour #1E68AE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AE641E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AE1E20 and #AEAC1E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AE641E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AE641E?
- #AE641E is Color #AE641E, a orange color (colour) with RGB(174, 100, 30), HSL(29, 71%, 40%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 83%, 32%). Its perceived brightness is 114/255.
- Is #AE641E accessible for text?
- Against white, #AE641E has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AE641E?
- The complementary colour is #1E68AE (hue 209). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AE1E20 and #AEAC1E. The triadic palette adds #1EAE64 and #641EAE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AE641E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ae641e; or rgb(174, 100, 30); or hsl(29, 71%, 40%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 29 71% 40%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.