What color is #A2AA4E?

#A2AA4E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(162, 170, 78), and in HSL hsl(65, 37%, 49%).

Is #A2AA4E accessible as text?

On white, #A2AA4E has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #A2AA4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A2AA4E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #A2AA4E?

#A2AA4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #564FAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A2AA4E below.

Is #A2AA4E good for buttons?

#A2AA4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A2AA4E — white text only reaches 2.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A2AA4E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #A2AA4E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A2AA4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A2AA4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #A2AA4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #A2AA4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A2AA4E Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A2AA4E Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A2AA4E Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #A2AA4E Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Brass 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 #A2AA4E Secondary #CED2B4 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A2AA4E 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A2AA4E with

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UI roles & guardrails

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

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

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.4:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #85AB4F — 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 #A2AA4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A2AA4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 170 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.2% 0.117 113.5);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F1F3E3;
  --color-200: #E3E5C7;
  --color-300: #CBCFA0;
  --color-400: #B3B87A;
  --color-500: #969B5A;
  --color-600: #74784A;
  --color-700: #545638;
  --color-800: #383928;
  --color-900: #23241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F1F3E3',
    200: '#E3E5C7',
    300: '#CBCFA0',
    400: '#B3B87A',
    500: '#969B5A',
    600: '#74784A',
    700: '#545638',
    800: '#383928',
    900: '#23241A',
  },
}

$base: #A2AA4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F1F3E3;
$base-200: #E3E5C7;
$base-300: #CBCFA0;
$base-400: #B3B87A;
$base-500: #969B5A;
$base-600: #74784A;
$base-700: #545638;
$base-800: #383928;
$base-900: #23241A;
$base-hover: #83893F;
$base-subtle: #E1E3CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A2AA4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBCFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#969B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74784A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A2AA4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #A2AA4E

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