Color #AAA708

Color Code #AAA708

A precise look at this Yellow color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#AAA708
Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#AAA708
RGB
rgb(170, 167, 8)
HSL
hsl(58.89 91.01% 34.9%)
HSV
hsv(58.89 95.29% 66.67%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 1.76%, 95.29%, 33.33%
Relative luminance0.36200—1
Contrast with white2.55:1WCAG
Contrast with black8.24:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.55:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample8.24:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Yellow tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #AAA708 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

Analogous palette

Triadic palette

Monochrome scale

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #AAA708;
  background-color: #AAA7081A;
  border-color: #AAA708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #AAA708?

This color is RGB(170, 167, 8).

What is the HSL value of #AAA708?

Its value is HSL(58.89°, 91.01%, 34.9%).

Is #AAA708 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.