analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAAB5D — Moss
#AAAB5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 61° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AAAB5D
- fafaf5
- eaead6
- d9dab7
- c9ca98
- b9ba79
- a9aa5a
- 8c8d48
- 6d6e39
- 4e4f29
- 2f3019
- 111109
Color schemes using #AAAB5D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AAAB5D FAQ
What color is #AAAB5D?
#AAAB5D is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 32% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAAB5D?
#AAAB5D is rgb(170, 171, 93) in RGB, hsl(61, 32%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 46%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAAB5D?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #AAAB5D?
Its direct complement is #5F5DAC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D83AC and #865DAC gives you contrast without the vibration.