What color is #AAB441?

#AAB441 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(170, 180, 65), and in HSL hsl(65, 47%, 48%).

Is #AAB441 accessible as text?

On white, #AAB441 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #AAB441, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AAB441?

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

What colors go well with #AAB441?

#AAB441 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4A41B4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AAB441 below.

Is #AAB441 good for buttons?

#AAB441 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AAB441 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AAB441 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AAB441 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AAB441 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AAB441

Not just a swatch — here's how #AAB441 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AAB441 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AAB441 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #AAB441 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #AAB441 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #AAB441 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 #AAB441 Secondary #D6DCB8 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 #AAB441 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AAB441

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People also use #AAB441 with

Camel Greenery Cerulean Platinum Army Green

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 8.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #84B441 — 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 #AAB441 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AAB441;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 180 65;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.138 114.0);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F3F5E0;
  --color-200: #E6E9C3;
  --color-300: #D1D699;
  --color-400: #B9C072;
  --color-500: #9DA451;
  --color-600: #797E44;
  --color-700: #575A34;
  --color-800: #3A3C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F3F5E0',
    200: '#E6E9C3',
    300: '#D1D699',
    400: '#B9C072',
    500: '#9DA451',
    600: '#797E44',
    700: '#575A34',
    800: '#3A3C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #AAB441;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F3F5E0;
$base-200: #E6E9C3;
$base-300: #D1D699;
$base-400: #B9C072;
$base-500: #9DA451;
$base-600: #797E44;
$base-700: #575A34;
$base-800: #3A3C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #889034;
$base-subtle: #E3E5C9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AAB441",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9C072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9DA451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AAB441

Color Lab

Pairs with #AAB441

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