#AAA69F Hex Color
Muted yellow with a gray edge
Reach for #aaa69f when a layout needs yellow without the noise. This dusty yellow sits close to gray, and its calm comes from low saturation rather than coolness. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.7:1 contrast. It reads muted next to white, so use it as a base for budget or sale graphics, not a small accent.
Questions about #aaa69f
What is #aaa69f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaa69f is rgb(170, 166, 159), in HSL hsl(38, 6%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aaa69f?
Deep navy and charcoal give #aaa69f more punch than beige or cream ever will. For a warmer palette, pair it with terracotta or olive, letting it cover the large base area.
Is #aaa69f readable on white or black?
#aaa69f has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.