#A1AE05 Hex Color
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Loud, leafy yellow with a strong green pull, #a1ae05 reads bright and saturated but sits dark enough to stay comfortable on screen. Its hex code works best as a small accent: sale badges, highlights, calls to action. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 8.6:1 contrast, so buttons and labels stay readable. It pairs well with charcoal and deep plum.
Questions about #a1ae05
What is #a1ae05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1ae05 is rgb(161, 174, 5), in HSL hsl(65, 94%, 35%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 97%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #a1ae05?
Charcoal and deep plum balance its brightness, while navy gives it a sharper, sportier edge. Avoid soft pastels, which get washed out next to this saturated yellow.
Is #a1ae05 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm overall, but the heavy green undertone pulls it toward chartreuse, cooler than a true yellow. That mix gives it a fresh, outdoor feel rather than a golden one.
Where does #a1ae05 work best in a design?
Use it as a 10 percent accent: badges, highlights, sale tags, or safety-style graphics. As a full background it turns loud fast, and large flat areas feel harsh.
Is #a1ae05 readable on white or black?
#a1ae05 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.