What color is #AE855C?

#AE855C is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(174, 133, 92), and in HSL hsl(30, 34%, 52%).

Is #AE855C accessible as text?

On white, #AE855C has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #AE855C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AE855C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #AE855C?

#AE855C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5B85AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AE855C below.

Is #AE855C good for buttons?

#AE855C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AE855C — white text only reaches 3.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AE855C the same as CSS peru?

No — #AE855C is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#AE855C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AE855C

Not just a swatch — here's how #AE855C works with other colors. Named schemes with #AE855C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AE855C Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Beaver as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AE855C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Beaver sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AE855C Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Beaver holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AE855C Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Beaver opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AE855C Secondary #C6B7A8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Beaver is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Beaver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AE855C actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 72/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 79/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AE855C with

Rose Gold Brass Glaucous Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE7E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AEA05B — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AE855C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AE855C;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 133 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.7% 0.075 65.8);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F2EBE3;
  --color-200: #E4D6C8;
  --color-300: #CEB8A2;
  --color-400: #B5997D;
  --color-500: #987A5C;
  --color-600: #76614C;
  --color-700: #55473A;
  --color-800: #393028;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F2EBE3',
    200: '#E4D6C8',
    300: '#CEB8A2',
    400: '#B5997D',
    500: '#987A5C',
    600: '#76614C',
    700: '#55473A',
    800: '#393028',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #AE855C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F2EBE3;
$base-200: #E4D6C8;
$base-300: #CEB8A2;
$base-400: #B5997D;
$base-500: #987A5C;
$base-600: #76614C;
$base-700: #55473A;
$base-800: #393028;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #8E6A46;
$base-subtle: #E4DAD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AE855C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D6C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEB8A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B5997D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#987A5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#76614C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#55473A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AE855C

Color Lab

Pairs with #AE855C

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