#AEA993 Hex Color
A muted dusty yellow with earthy depth
#aea993 is a muted, dusty shade of yellow with strong gray undertones. This earthy, desaturated tone works well as a grounding background color, avoiding the intensity of brighter yellows. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it functions effectively for UI layouts where readability is mandatory. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep forest green for a sophisticated, professional palette.
Questions about #aea993
What is #aea993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea993 is rgb(174, 169, 147), in HSL hsl(49, 14%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 16%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aea993?
#aea993 creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or a rich forest green to emphasize its earthy, muted qualities. These darker shades anchor the dustiness of the yellow without overwhelming its subtle character.
Is #aea993 suitable for UI design background elements?
#aea993 functions effectively as a grounding background color because its muted gray undertones prevent the visual fatigue often caused by brighter, saturated yellows. It offers excellent contrast ratios when paired with dark text, making it a reliable choice for accessible, professional interface designs.
Is #aea993 readable on white or black?
#aea993 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.