#AEB300 Hex Color
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#aeb300 is a high-chroma yellow with strong green undertones, reading closer to chartreuse than a primary yellow. Because of its intensity, it serves best as a small accent rather than a background color. It provides excellent contrast with black text for accessible UI design. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a balanced, modern look that commands attention.
Questions about #aeb300
What is #aeb300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb300 is rgb(174, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(62, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #aeb300 in a design palette?
Is #aeb300 readable on white or black?
#aeb300 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.