What color is #AEB545?

#AEB545 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(174, 181, 69), and in HSL hsl(64, 45%, 49%).

Is #AEB545 accessible as text?

On white, #AEB545 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #AEB545, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AEB545?

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

What colors go well with #AEB545?

#AEB545 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4C45B5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AEB545 below.

Is #AEB545 good for buttons?

#AEB545 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AEB545 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AEB545 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AEB545 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AEB545 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AEB545

Not just a swatch — here's how #AEB545 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AEB545 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AEB545 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #AEB545 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #AEB545 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #AEB545 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Brass 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 #AEB545 Secondary #D9DDBA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AEB545 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

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 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

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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People also use #AEB545 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 #ECEDDD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #88B545 — 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 #AEB545 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AEB545;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 181 69;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.135 112.6);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F3F4E1;
  --color-200: #E6E8C4;
  --color-300: #D1D59B;
  --color-400: #B9BE74;
  --color-500: #9DA253;
  --color-600: #797D45;
  --color-700: #575A35;
  --color-800: #3A3B26;
  --color-900: #242519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F3F4E1',
    200: '#E6E8C4',
    300: '#D1D59B',
    400: '#B9BE74',
    500: '#9DA253',
    600: '#797D45',
    700: '#575A35',
    800: '#3A3B26',
    900: '#242519',
  },
}

$base: #AEB545;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F3F4E1;
$base-200: #E6E8C4;
$base-300: #D1D59B;
$base-400: #B9BE74;
$base-500: #9DA253;
$base-600: #797D45;
$base-700: #575A35;
$base-800: #3A3B26;
$base-900: #242519;
$base-hover: #8B9137;
$base-subtle: #E4E5CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AEB545",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D59B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9BE74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9DA253",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AEB545

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