What color is #AAA447?

#AAA447 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(170, 164, 71), and in HSL hsl(56, 41%, 47%).

Is #AAA447 accessible as text?

On white, #AAA447 has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #AAA447, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AAA447?

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

What colors go well with #AAA447?

#AAA447 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #474DA9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AAA447 below.

Is #AAA447 good for buttons?

#AAA447 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AAA447 — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AAA447 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AAA447 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AAA447 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AAA447

Not just a swatch — here's how #AAA447 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AAA447 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AAA447 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #AAA447 Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 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 #AAA447 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #AAA447 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #AAA447 Secondary #CFCEB0 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 #AAA447 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AAA447 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 7.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #8FA947 — 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 #AAA447 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AAA447;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 164 71;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.5% 0.115 105.6);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F2E2;
  --color-200: #E7E5C6;
  --color-300: #D2CF9D;
  --color-400: #BBB677;
  --color-500: #9E9A56;
  --color-600: #7A7747;
  --color-700: #585637;
  --color-800: #3A3927;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F2E2',
    200: '#E7E5C6',
    300: '#D2CF9D',
    400: '#BBB677',
    500: '#9E9A56',
    600: '#7A7747',
    700: '#585637',
    800: '#3A3927',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #AAA447;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F2E2;
$base-200: #E7E5C6;
$base-300: #D2CF9D;
$base-400: #BBB677;
$base-500: #9E9A56;
$base-600: #7A7747;
$base-700: #585637;
$base-800: #3A3927;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #878239;
$base-subtle: #E3E1CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AAA447",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D2CF9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BBB677",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9A56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7747",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585637",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AAA447

Color Lab

Pairs with #AAA447

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