What color is #AEB009?

#AEB009 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(174, 176, 9), and in HSL hsl(61, 90%, 36%).

Is #AEB009 accessible as text?

On white, #AEB009 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #AEB009, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AEB009?

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

What colors go well with #AEB009?

#AEB009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C09AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AEB009 below.

Is #AEB009 good for buttons?

#AEB009 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AEB009 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AEB009 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AEB009 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AEB009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AEB009

Not just a swatch — here's how #AEB009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AEB009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AEB009 Secondary #B16908 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 #AEB009 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 #AEB009 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 #AEB009 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 #AEB009 Secondary #D6D9AF 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 #AEB009 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 73/100

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 61/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

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 49/100

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 #AEB009 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #75AE09 — 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 #AEB009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AEB009;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 176 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.159 110.6);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FAFBB2;
  --color-300: #F0F27E;
  --color-400: #E1E34F;
  --color-500: #C7CA2B;
  --color-600: #979929;
  --color-700: #6B6C23;
  --color-800: #45461B;
  --color-900: #2A2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FAFBB2',
    300: '#F0F27E',
    400: '#E1E34F',
    500: '#C7CA2B',
    600: '#979929',
    700: '#6B6C23',
    800: '#45461B',
    900: '#2A2B12',
  },
}

$base: #AEB009;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FAFBB2;
$base-300: #F0F27E;
$base-400: #E1E34F;
$base-500: #C7CA2B;
$base-600: #979929;
$base-700: #6B6C23;
$base-800: #45461B;
$base-900: #2A2B12;
$base-hover: #898C07;
$base-subtle: #EEF0AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AEB009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAFBB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0F27E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E1E34F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C7CA2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#979929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AEB009

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