What color is #AEAE2D?

#AEAE2D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(174, 174, 45), and in HSL hsl(60, 59%, 43%).

Is #AEAE2D accessible as text?

On white, #AEAE2D has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #AEAE2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AEAE2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #AEAE2D?

#AEAE2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D2DAE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AEAE2D below.

Is #AEAE2D good for buttons?

#AEAE2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AEAE2D — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AEAE2D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AEAE2D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AEAE2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AEAE2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #AEAE2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #AEAE2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AEAE2D Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 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 #AEAE2D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #AEAE2D 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 #AEAE2D Accent #A9C4B8 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 #AEAE2D Secondary #D5D7B1 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 #AEAE2D 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEED6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #83AE2D — 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 #AEAE2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AEAE2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 174 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.144 109.5);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F7F7DE;
  --color-200: #EEEEBE;
  --color-300: #DEDE92;
  --color-400: #CACA68;
  --color-500: #AEAE46;
  --color-600: #86863C;
  --color-700: #5F5F30;
  --color-800: #3F3F22;
  --color-900: #272717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F7F7DE',
    200: '#EEEEBE',
    300: '#DEDE92',
    400: '#CACA68',
    500: '#AEAE46',
    600: '#86863C',
    700: '#5F5F30',
    800: '#3F3F22',
    900: '#272717',
  },
}

$base: #AEAE2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F7F7DE;
$base-200: #EEEEBE;
$base-300: #DEDE92;
$base-400: #CACA68;
$base-500: #AEAE46;
$base-600: #86863C;
$base-700: #5F5F30;
$base-800: #3F3F22;
$base-900: #272717;
$base-hover: #8B8B24;
$base-subtle: #E7E7C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AEAE2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEEEBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEDE92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CACA68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEAE46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AEAE2D

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