#AE8934 Hex Color

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Honey is a mellow, unsaturated yellow with a distinct olive undertone. This earthy shade feels approachable, making it a strong choice for organic branding or outdoor-focused design. Because it offers excellent contrast for black text, use it as a solid background or a dominant primary color. The hex code for this warm, muted tone is #ae8934.

About Honey

Golden syrup in a dented tin cup

What does honey mean?

Honey often brings to mind sweetness, harvest, and aged brass, so people commonly read it as warm and handmade. Its medium lightness and muted saturation make it settle instead of shout, giving it a soft, unhurried warmth.

Where you see honey

honey jars
mustard
wheat fields
leather boots
wooden spoons
beeswax

What it works for

Use it for packaging, kitchen textiles, and accent walls where you want golden warmth without glare.

What colors go with honey?

Deep Teal #00555aThe cool blue-green sits opposite the warm yellow, so both colors read stronger together.Terracotta #e2725bBoth colors share warm earthy roots, so the pairing feels natural and settled.Sage Green #9caf88Their shared muted quality lets the two sit together without competing.Charcoal #36454fThe near-black edge sharpens this soft color and keeps the combination from going muddy.

Questions about Honey

What is the hex code for Honey?

Honey is #ae8934. In RGB that is rgb(174, 137, 52), in HSL hsl(42, 54%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 70%, 32%.

Is Honey #ae8934 a warm or cool color?

Honey #ae8934 is inherently a warm color, but its distinct olive undertone prevents it from feeling too bright or overwhelming. This balance makes it a more sophisticated alternative to standard yellows, providing warmth without the aggressive intensity of a primary sunny hue.

Is Honey readable on white or black?

Honey has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.