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#AABA5A color code is #AABA5A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aaba5a.

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#AABA5A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AABA5A is 0.4440. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.13:1 against white and 9.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AABA5A on white2.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AABA5A on black9.88:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AABA5A2.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AABA5A9.88:1AAA

#AABA5A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AABA5A?+
The hex code for #AABA5A is #AABA5A. In RGB it's rgb(170, 186, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(70, 41%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #AABA5A?+
#AABA5A in RGB is (170, 186, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 186, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #AABA5A?+
#AABA5A converts to CMYK(9%, 0%, 52%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AABA5A.
Is #aaba5a a warm or cool color?+
#AABA5A (#AABA5A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 70° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aaba5a belong to?+
#AABA5A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 70°, 41%, 54% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #aaba5a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AABA5A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.13:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aaba5a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AABA5A (#AABA5A) is 7492 C Light Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AABA5A in design

Practical guidance for using #aaba5a (#AABA5A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AABA5A (#AABA5A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AABA5A (#AABA5A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AABA5A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#AABA5A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.