Information about #AE863D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AE863D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(174, 134, 61) (68.2% red, 52.5% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 44 / 32 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AE863D presents itself as a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Alpine (#AD8A3B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Intrepid (#AB8439) and Luxor Gold (#AB8D3F).

In RGB terms — rgb(174, 134, 61) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AE863D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #AE863D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AE863D color variations

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#AE863D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AE863D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

#AE863D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AE863D
  • RGB174, 134, 61
  • CMYK0, 16, 44, 32
  • CSSrgb(174, 134, 61)
  • HSL39°, 48%, 46%
  • HSL Precise38.761°, 48.085%, 46.078%
  • HSV39°, 65%, 68%
  • HSB39°, 65%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.682, 0.525, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.682, 0.525, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.682, 0.525, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAE863D
  • DECIMAL ID11437629
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01