Information about #AEBA12 color

#AEBA12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AEBA12 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(174, 186, 18) (68.2% red, 72.9% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 66 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AEBA12 is a vivid, lively yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Snot (#ACBB0D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Acid Green (#B0BF1A) and Bahia (#A9C01C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(174, 186, 18)), which gives #AEBA12 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AEBA12 color variations

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#AEBA12 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 #AEBA12

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

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

La Rioja color link
La Rioja

#BAC00E

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Bile color link
Bile

#B5C306

Rio Grande color link
Rio Grande

#B7C61A

Citrus color link
Citrus

#9FB70A

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Puke Yellow color link
Puke Yellow

#C2BE0E

Limerick color link
Limerick

#9DC209

#AEBA12 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AEBA12
  • RGB174, 186, 18
  • CMYK5, 0, 66, 27
  • HSL64°, 82%, 40%
  • HSL Precise64.286°, 82.353%, 40%
  • HSV64°, 90%, 73%
  • HSB64°, 90%, 73%
  • HEX IDAEBA12
  • DECIMAL ID11450898
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
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