Color swatch image showing #AEA04D with RGB(174,160,77) values

#AEA04D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA04D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA04D Color Information

#AEA04D RGB value is (174, 160, 77). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 56 percent, 32 percent.

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#AEA04D Color Meaning

Color #AEA04D softens the sun. #AEA04D dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #AEA04D evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #AEA04D radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, color #AEA04D enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, color #AEA04D promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #AEA04D feels inviting because #AEA04D’s already weathered. Culturally, #AEA04D ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, color #AEA04D signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #AEA04D creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #AEA04D is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA04D 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
#AEA04D
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 77)
HSL
hsl(51°, 39%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 56%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 56%, 68%)
XYZ
31.3659 34.6761 12.0612
Yxy
34.6761 0.4016 0.4440
Hunter Lab
58.8864 -0.8720 4.4599
CIE-Lab
65.4957 -5.7520 44.4578

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue77 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AEA04D 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

#AEA04D 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 #AEA04D 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+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEA04D 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEA04D;

Text Color

color: #AEA04D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA04D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA04D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA04D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA04D 0%, #675e2d 100%);

#AEA04D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA04D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.