Information about #AE9E0F color

#AE9E0F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AE9E0F belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(174, 158, 15) (68.2% red, 62% green, 5.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 62 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AE9E0F presents itself as a strongly colored sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lucky (#AB9A1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vomit (#A2A415) and Gold Foil (#BD9B16).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(174, 158, 15)), which gives #AE9E0F its character. If you plan to put text on a #AE9E0F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. No one has named #AE9E0F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AE9E0F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AE9E0F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AE9E0F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Yellow Brown color link
Yellow Brown

#B79400

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AE9E0F
  • RGB174, 158, 15
  • CMYK0, 6, 62, 32
  • CSSrgb(174, 158, 15)
  • HSL54°, 84%, 37%
  • HSL Precise53.962°, 84.127%, 37.059%
  • HSV54°, 91%, 68%
  • HSB54°, 91%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.682, 0.620, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.682, 0.620, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.682, 0.620, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAE9E0F
  • DECIMAL ID11443727
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01