#AE3856 Hex Code
Color Name: Maroon (X11)
What is hex #AE3856 Color?
The color name of hex code #AE3856 is Maroon (X11). The RGB values are (174, 56, 86) which means it is composed of
55% red, 18% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:68 Y:51 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AE3856 has a hue of 345°, 68% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #AE3856 Color Codes
| Color Name | Maroon (X11) |
| RGB Values | (174, 56, 86) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 68%, 51%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (345°, 68%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #993366 |
| Inverse Color | #51C7A9 [Eucalyptus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 703 C |
| Closest RAL | 3018 [Strawberry red] |
| Complementary Color | #38AE90 [Zomp] |
| #AE3856 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #696969 |
| Desaturated | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5F5F5F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #535353 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #969696 |
Hex #AE3856 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AE3856 is #38AE90 which is called Zomp. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AE3856 color is offered by #38AE90. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #AE3856 are #AE5538 and #AE3891, called Brown (Crayola) and Fandango, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AE3856 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #AE3856 are #38AE55 (Medium Sea Green) and #3891AE (Steel Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#AE3856 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #56AE38 (Green (RYB)) and #3856AE (Violet-Blue) along with #AE3856, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #AE3856 has #56AE38 (Green (RYB)), #38AE90 (Zomp) and #9038AE (Purpureus). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #AE3856 contains #91AE38 (Citron), #38AE90 (Zomp) and #5538AE (Ocean Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #AE3856 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AE3856 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of AE3856 Color
Tints
BE6078- C67489
- CE889A
- D79CAB
- DFAFBB
- E7C3CC
- EFD7DD
- F7EBEE
Tones
- A5465E
- A04E63
- 9C5567
- 975C6B
- 92636F
- 8E6A73
- 897278
- 85797C
Shades
- 8B2D45
- 7A273C
- 682234
- 571C2B
- 461622
- 34111A
- 230B11
- 110609
#AE3856 Color Patterns
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#AE3856 Gingham Checks
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#AE3856 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AE3856 Polka Dots Pattern
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#AE3856 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AE3856 Leaves Pattern
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#AE3856 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AE3856 Trellis Pattern
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#AE3856 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
