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#AEA02C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA02C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA02C Color Information

#AEA02C RGB value is (174, 160, 44). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 75 percent, 32percent.

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#AEA02C Color Meaning

Color #AEA02C conveys botanical sharpness, functional vibrancy, and grounded brightness. Color #AEA02C is a deep yellow-green that mirrors the rind of the #AEA02C fruit—tart, aromatic, and slightly bitter. Unlike lime, #AEA02C carries earth; unlike olive, #AEA02C radiates. In agricultural and herbal branding, #AEA02C hue signals potency and purity, especially in essential oils, organic cleaners, and botanical medicine. Psychological studies link such green-yellows to increased perceived efficacy in natural product claims. In UI/UX design, color #AEA02C functions as a high-engagement accent for “active” states, eco-metrics, and freshness indicators. #AEA02C offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets accessibility standards with proper text weighting. Print consistency is high on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal in packaging and labeling. Consumer testing shows higher trust in brands using color #AEA02C versus brighter greens—likely due to its plausible naturalism. Culturally, color #AEA02C reflects protection through potency—ritual fruit, medicinal rind, cleansing oil. #AEA02C appears in heritage wellness, sustainable cleaning, and apothecary design as a symbol of nature that acts. Spiritually, #AEA02C aligns with the solar plexus and heart chakras in tandem: clarity that cares. Designers choose color #AEA02C when they want to signal vibrancy with purpose. Its sharpness is functional, not harsh.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA02C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AEA02C
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 44)
HSL
hsl(54°, 60%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 75%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 75%, 68%)
XYZ
30.4810 34.3221 7.4012
Yxy
34.3221 0.4221 0.4753
Hunter Lab
58.5851 -1.1662 5.1753
CIE-Lab
65.2175 -7.8331 58.4075

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AEA02C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AEA02C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AEA02C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEA02C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AEA02C

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEA02C;

Text Color

color: #AEA02C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA02C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA02C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA02C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA02C 0%, #69611a 100%);

#AEA02C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA02C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.