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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE8D4C — Caramel
#AE8D4C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #AE8D4C
- faf8f4
- ece4d4
- ded0b3
- cfbb93
- c1a772
- b39251
- 947841
- 745e33
- 534324
- 322916
- 120e08
Color schemes using #AE8D4C
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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#AE8D4C FAQ
What color is #AE8D4C?
#AE8D4C is a shade of caramel in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 39% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE8D4C?
#AE8D4C is rgb(174, 141, 76) in RGB, hsl(40, 39%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 56%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE8D4C?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #AE8D4C?
Its direct complement is #4C6DAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4C9DAE and #5C4CAE gives you contrast without the vibration.