Color swatch image showing #AEA03A with RGB(174,160,58) values
Color swatch image showing #AEA03A with RGB(174,160,58) values

#AEA03A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA03A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA03A Color Information

#AEA03A RGB value is (174, 160, 58). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 67 percent, 32 percent.

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#AEA03A Color Meaning

Color #AEA03A represents earthy warmth, practical strength, and stable energy. In color psychology, #AEA03A fosters focused engagement, measured action, and emotional balance. In cultures and history, color #AEA03A appears in metalwork, decorative arts, and architecture, symbolizing durability, sophistication, and functional beauty. From a spiritual perspective, color #AEA03A embodies grounded awareness, patient reflection, and deliberate presence. #AEA03A supports mindful engagement and steady progression.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA03A 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
#AEA03A
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 58)
HSL
hsl(53°, 50%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 67%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 67%, 68%)
XYZ
30.7901 34.4458 9.0289
Yxy
34.4458 0.4146 0.4638
Hunter Lab
58.6905 -1.0638 4.9263
CIE-Lab
65.3149 -7.1000 52.9837

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AEA03A 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

#AEA03A 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 #AEA03A 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.

#FFFFFF
#AEA03A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEA03A 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

#AEA03A

protanopia

#a8a853

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEA03A;

Text Color

color: #AEA03A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA03A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA03A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA03A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA03A 0%, #675f22 100%);

#AEA03A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA03A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.