analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE5B5F — Caramel
#AE5B5F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 357° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AE5B5F
- faf5f5
- ead5d6
- dbb6b8
- cc9699
- bc777a
- ad585c
- 8f464a
- 6f373a
- 502729
- 311819
- 110809
Color schemes using #AE5B5F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AE5B5F FAQ
What color is #AE5B5F?
#AE5B5F is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 34% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE5B5F?
#AE5B5F is rgb(174, 91, 95) in RGB, hsl(357, 34%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 45%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE5B5F?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #AE5B5F?
Its direct complement is #5BAEAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5BAE80 and #5B89AE gives you contrast without the vibration.