What color is #AEB464?

#AEB464 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(174, 180, 100), and in HSL hsl(65, 35%, 55%).

Is #AEB464 accessible as text?

On white, #AEB464 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #AEB464, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AEB464?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #AEB464?

#AEB464 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6B64B4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AEB464 below.

Is #AEB464 good for buttons?

#AEB464 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AEB464 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AEB464 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AEB464 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AEB464 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AEB464

Not just a swatch — here's how #AEB464 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AEB464 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AEB464 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #AEB464 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #AEB464 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #AEB464 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Dark Khaki 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 #AEB464 Secondary #DADDC2 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AEB464 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AEB464 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEEE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93B464 — 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 #AEB464 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AEB464;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 180 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.104 112.4);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F1F2E3;
  --color-200: #E2E4C8;
  --color-300: #CACEA1;
  --color-400: #B1B67C;
  --color-500: #94995C;
  --color-600: #73774B;
  --color-700: #535639;
  --color-800: #373928;
  --color-900: #23231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F1F2E3',
    200: '#E2E4C8',
    300: '#CACEA1',
    400: '#B1B67C',
    500: '#94995C',
    600: '#73774B',
    700: '#535639',
    800: '#373928',
    900: '#23231A',
  },
}

$base: #AEB464;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F1F2E3;
$base-200: #E2E4C8;
$base-300: #CACEA1;
$base-400: #B1B67C;
$base-500: #94995C;
$base-600: #73774B;
$base-700: #535639;
$base-800: #373928;
$base-900: #23231A;
$base-hover: #919749;
$base-subtle: #E4E6D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AEB464",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CACEA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1B67C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94995C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73774B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AEB464

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