#AEACA2 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted yellow carries a dusty quality that feels practical and understated. Because it is highly desaturated, #aeaca2 works well as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground its lightness. The hex code for this color is #aeaca2, which maintains excellent contrast against black text for readable user interface designs.
Questions about #aeaca2
What is #aeaca2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeaca2 is rgb(174, 172, 162), in HSL hsl(50, 7%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 32%.
How should I use #aeaca2 in a color palette?
Is #aeaca2 readable on white or black?
#aeaca2 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.