#AEA997 Hex Color
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Somewhere between khaki fabric and dried sage, #aea997 is a dusty yellow cut with a heavy dose of grey. Its low saturation keeps the mood grounded, so it works better as a supporting tone than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for a palette that feels earthy instead of muddy.
Questions about #aea997
What is #aea997 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aea997 is rgb(174, 169, 151), in HSL hsl(47, 12%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 13%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #aea997?
Deep navy, terracotta, and charcoal all flatter #aea997 without clashing with its grey undertone. Skip bright whites nearby, since they can wash this muted yellow out and make it look dull.
Is #aea997 a warm or cool color?
#aea997 reads warm, but only mildly. The grey mixed into its yellow base pulls it toward neutral, so it sits closer to a weathered khaki than a sunny yellow and calms the palettes it joins.
Is #aea997 readable on white or black?
#aea997 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.