Lucky is a
warm medium color with the hex code #AE9E1E.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
174, 158, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 9%, 83%, 32% for print applications.
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Lucky
#AE9E1E
Lucky color values
- HEX
- #AE9E1E
- RGB
- 174, 158, 30
- HSL
- 53°, 71%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 9, 83, 32
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lucky sits at 53° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 71% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Lucky is rendered as rgb(174, 158, 30), where the red channel dominates at 174, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Lucky translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 9M 83Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Lucky
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AE9E1E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 174, 158, 30;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AE9E1E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 9%
Y: 83%
K: 32%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(174, 158, 30)
rgba(174, 158, 30, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AE9E1E?
#AE9E1E is Lucky, a warm medium color with RGB values of 174, 158, 30. It has a hue of 53°, 71%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AE9E1E?
The RGB color code for #AE9E1E is rgb(174, 158, 30). This means it contains 174 red,
158 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lucky a warm or cool color?
Lucky (#AE9E1E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AE9E1E in CSS?
You can use #AE9E1E in CSS with:
background-color: #AE9E1E; or color: #AE9E1E; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 158, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 9%, 83%, 32%.