What color is #AAAF12?

#AAAF12 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(170, 175, 18), and in HSL hsl(62, 81%, 38%).

Is #AAAF12 accessible as text?

On white, #AAAF12 has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.85:1 (passes). For text placed on #AAAF12, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AAAF12?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #AAAF12?

#AAAF12 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1812AF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AAAF12 below.

Is #AAAF12 good for buttons?

#AAAF12 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AAAF12 — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AAAF12 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AAAF12 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AAAF12 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AAAF12

Not just a swatch — here's how #AAAF12 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AAAF12 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AAAF12 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #AAAF12 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #AAAF12 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #AAAF12 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #AAAF12 Secondary #D3D7AE 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 #AAAF12 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 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AAAF12 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F2CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #76AF12 — 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 #AAAF12 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AAAF12;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 175 18;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.6% 0.157 111.8);
  --color-50: #FEFEF1;
  --color-100: #FBFCD9;
  --color-200: #F5F7B5;
  --color-300: #E8EC83;
  --color-400: #D8DC56;
  --color-500: #BDC233;
  --color-600: #90932E;
  --color-700: #666827;
  --color-800: #43441D;
  --color-900: #292A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF1',
    100: '#FBFCD9',
    200: '#F5F7B5',
    300: '#E8EC83',
    400: '#D8DC56',
    500: '#BDC233',
    600: '#90932E',
    700: '#666827',
    800: '#43441D',
    900: '#292A14',
  },
}

$base: #AAAF12;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF1;
$base-100: #FBFCD9;
$base-200: #F5F7B5;
$base-300: #E8EC83;
$base-400: #D8DC56;
$base-500: #BDC233;
$base-600: #90932E;
$base-700: #666827;
$base-800: #43441D;
$base-900: #292A14;
$base-hover: #888C0F;
$base-subtle: #EBEDB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AAAF12",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5F7B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8EC83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8DC56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BDC233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#90932E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#666827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43441D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AAAF12

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Pairs with #AAAF12

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