Color swatch image showing #AEA042 with RGB(174,160,66) values

#AEA042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA042 Color Information

#AEA042 RGB value is (174, 160, 66). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 62 percent, 32 percent.

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#AEA042 Color Meaning

Color #AEA042 softens the sun. #AEA042 dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #AEA042 evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #AEA042 radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, color #AEA042 enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, color #AEA042 promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #AEA042 feels inviting because #AEA042’s already weathered. Culturally, #AEA042 ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, color #AEA042 signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #AEA042 creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #AEA042 is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA042 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
#AEA042
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 66)
HSL
hsl(52°, 45%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 62%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 62%, 68%)
XYZ
31.0097 34.5336 10.1855
Yxy
34.5336 0.4095 0.4560
Hunter Lab
58.7653 -0.9908 4.7488
CIE-Lab
65.3839 -6.5831 49.5272

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AEA042 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

#AEA042 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 #AEA042 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
#AEA042

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 #AEA042 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

#AEA042

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEA042;

Text Color

color: #AEA042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA04240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA042 0%, #675f27 100%);

#AEA042 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA042 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.