What color is #AAA018?

#AAA018 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(170, 160, 24), and in HSL hsl(56, 75%, 38%).

Is #AAA018 accessible as text?

On white, #AAA018 has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #AAA018, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AAA018?

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

What colors go well with #AAA018?

#AAA018 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1822AA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AAA018 below.

Is #AAA018 good for buttons?

#AAA018 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AAA018 — white text only reaches 2.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AAA018 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AAA018 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#AAA018 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AAA018

Not just a swatch — here's how #AAA018 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AAA018 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AAA018 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #AAA018 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #AAA018 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #AAA018 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron 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 #AAA018 Secondary #CDCBA6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AAA018 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AAA018

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People also use #AAA018 with

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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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EECE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #83AA18 — 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 #AAA018 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AAA018;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 160 24;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.3% 0.141 104.8);
  --color-50: #FEFDF1;
  --color-100: #FBF9DA;
  --color-200: #F5F1B8;
  --color-300: #E8E287;
  --color-400: #D7CF5B;
  --color-500: #BCB438;
  --color-600: #908932;
  --color-700: #666229;
  --color-800: #42401E;
  --color-900: #292714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFDF1',
    100: '#FBF9DA',
    200: '#F5F1B8',
    300: '#E8E287',
    400: '#D7CF5B',
    500: '#BCB438',
    600: '#908932',
    700: '#666229',
    800: '#42401E',
    900: '#292714',
  },
}

$base: #AAA018;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF1;
$base-100: #FBF9DA;
$base-200: #F5F1B8;
$base-300: #E8E287;
$base-400: #D7CF5B;
$base-500: #BCB438;
$base-600: #908932;
$base-700: #666229;
$base-800: #42401E;
$base-900: #292714;
$base-hover: #888013;
$base-subtle: #EBE7B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AAA018",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF9DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5F1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8E287",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7CF5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCB438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#908932",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#666229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42401E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AAA018

Color Lab

Pairs with #AAA018

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