#AEA086 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated yellow has a distinctly ashy undertone that leans toward a muted beige. The hex code for this color is #aea086. It functions best as a neutral, textured background for minimalist designs rather than a primary shade. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with charcoal grays or deep olive to ground its subtle warmth.
Questions about #aea086
What is #aea086 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea086 is rgb(174, 160, 134), in HSL hsl(39, 20%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 23%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #aea086?
Is #aea086 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #aea086 as text against a standard white background does not meet modern accessibility standards for readability. This color is significantly more effective as a muted, textured background paired with dark, high-contrast typography rather than as a primary foreground element.
Is #aea086 readable on white or black?
#aea086 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.17:1 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.