#AEB691 color
The hex color #AEB691 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 71.4% green and 56.9% blue (174, 182, 145).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 20% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Green Tea (#B5B68F), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.9:1).
#AEB691 color codes
| HEX | #AEB691 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 182, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 71.4%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 20%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 20%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 20%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.56, -9.25, 17.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.56, 20.18, 117.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.294, 44.499, 33.302) | |
| Decimal | 11450001 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEB691, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AEB691 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEB691 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AEB691 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb28fProtanopia
no red cones#bab292Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2b2acTritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aeb691; }
.text { color: #aeb691; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aeb691; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 182 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aeb691, #9bb691); }
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Questions
- What color is #AEB691?
- #AEB691 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Tea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEB691?
- The RGB value is 174, 182, 145: 174 red, 182 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEB691?
- The complementary color is #9991B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEB691?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.9:1 and white text 2.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.