Color swatch image showing #AEA04C with RGB(174,160,76) values

#AEA04C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEA04C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEA04C Color Information

#AEA04C RGB value is (174, 160, 76). The hex color red value is 174, green is 160, and blue is 76. 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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#AEA04C Color Meaning

Color #AEA04C softens the sun. #AEA04C dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #AEA04C evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #AEA04C radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, color #AEA04C enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, color #AEA04C promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #AEA04C feels inviting because #AEA04C’s already weathered. Culturally, #AEA04C ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, color #AEA04C signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #AEA04C creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #AEA04C is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEA04C 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
#AEA04C
RGB
rgb(174, 160, 76)
HSL
hsl(51°, 39%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 56%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 56%, 68%)
XYZ
31.3309 34.6621 11.8766
Yxy
34.6621 0.4024 0.4451
Hunter Lab
58.8745 -0.8837 4.4884
CIE-Lab
65.4847 -5.8334 44.9313

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#AEA04C 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

#AEA04C 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 #AEA04C 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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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEA04C 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: #AEA04C;

Text Color

color: #AEA04C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEA04C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEA04C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEA04C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEA04C 0%, #675e2d 100%);

#AEA04C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEA04C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.