#AEB041 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow yellow with olive-green undertones, #aeb041 has moderate saturation and midrange lightness, giving it a grounded rather than playful feel. The hex code works well for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #aeb041
What is #aeb041 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb041 is rgb(174, 176, 65), in HSL hsl(61, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 63%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #aeb041?
Does #aeb041 read as warm or cool?
#aeb041 reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by olive-green undertones, while moderate saturation keeps the warmth grounded and practical rather than bright or playful in most interfaces.
Is #aeb041 readable on white or black?
#aeb041 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.