#AAAE4F Hex Color
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This muted, olive-leaning yellow feels organic and grounded rather than bright or synthetic. The hex code #aaae4f offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. It functions best as a supporting tone or accent in springtime palettes, pairing surprisingly well with deep slate grays to cut through its mellow, earthy softness.
Questions about #aaae4f
What is #aaae4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaae4f is rgb(170, 174, 79), in HSL hsl(63, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 55%, 32%.
Which colors pair best with #aaae4f in a design scheme?
Is #aaae4f readable on white or black?
#aaae4f has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.