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#AEA02A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA02A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA02A Color Information

#AEA02A RGB value is (174, 160, 42). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 76 percent, 32percent.

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#AEA02A Color Meaning

Color #AEA02A conveys botanical sharpness, functional vibrancy, and grounded brightness. Color #AEA02A is a deep yellow-green that mirrors the rind of the #AEA02A fruit—tart, aromatic, and slightly bitter. Unlike lime, #AEA02A carries earth; unlike olive, #AEA02A radiates. In agricultural and herbal branding, #AEA02A 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 #AEA02A functions as a high-engagement accent for “active” states, eco-metrics, and freshness indicators. #AEA02A 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 #AEA02A versus brighter greens—likely due to its plausible naturalism. Culturally, color #AEA02A reflects protection through potency—ritual fruit, medicinal rind, cleansing oil. #AEA02A appears in heritage wellness, sustainable cleaning, and apothecary design as a symbol of nature that acts. Spiritually, #AEA02A aligns with the solar plexus and heart chakras in tandem: clarity that cares. Designers choose color #AEA02A when they want to signal vibrancy with purpose. Its sharpness is functional, not harsh.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA02A 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
#AEA02A
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 42)
HSL
hsl(54°, 61%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 76%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 76%, 68%)
XYZ
30.4443 34.3074 7.2079
Yxy
34.3074 0.4231 0.4768
Hunter Lab
58.5725 -1.1783 5.2048
CIE-Lab
65.2059 -7.9206 59.1043

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AEA02A 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

#AEA02A 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 #AEA02A 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 #AEA02A 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: #AEA02A;

Text Color

color: #AEA02A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA02A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA02A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA02A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA02A 0%, #676019 100%);

#AEA02A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA02A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.