What color is #AEB46F?

#AEB46F is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(174, 180, 111), and in HSL hsl(65, 32%, 57%).

Is #AEB46F accessible as text?

On white, #AEB46F has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #AEB46F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AEB46F?

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

What colors go well with #AEB46F?

#AEB46F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #746EB4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AEB46F below.

Is #AEB46F good for buttons?

#AEB46F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AEB46F — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AEB46F the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AEB46F is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AEB46F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AEB46F

Not just a swatch — here's how #AEB46F works with other colors. Named schemes with #AEB46F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AEB46F Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AEB46F Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AEB46F 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 #AEB46F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AEB46F Secondary #DADDC5 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 #AEB46F 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AEB46F

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People also use #AEB46F with

Khaki Asparagus Very Peri 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEEE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97B46E — 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 #AEB46F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AEB46F;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 180 111;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.091 112.7);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F0F2E4;
  --color-200: #E1E3C9;
  --color-300: #C9CCA3;
  --color-400: #AFB37F;
  --color-500: #92975E;
  --color-600: #71754D;
  --color-700: #52543A;
  --color-800: #373829;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F0F2E4',
    200: '#E1E3C9',
    300: '#C9CCA3',
    400: '#AFB37F',
    500: '#92975E',
    600: '#71754D',
    700: '#52543A',
    800: '#373829',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #AEB46F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F0F2E4;
$base-200: #E1E3C9;
$base-300: #C9CCA3;
$base-400: #AFB37F;
$base-500: #92975E;
$base-600: #71754D;
$base-700: #52543A;
$base-800: #373829;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #93994F;
$base-subtle: #E5E6D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AEB46F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F2E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1E3C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9CCA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFB37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#92975E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#71754D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52543A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}