Locust

Q: How do I use #AEAC84 in CSS?

You can use #AEAC84 in CSS with: background-color: #AEAC84; or color: #AEAC84; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 172, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 24%, 32%.

#AEAC84

Locust is a warm light color with the hex code #AEAC84. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 174, 172, 132 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 24%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Locust color values

HEX: #AEAC84
RGB: 174, 172, 132
HSL: 57°, 21%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 1, 24, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Locust sits at 57° on the color wheel with 21% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 21% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Locust is rendered as rgb(174, 172, 132), where the red channel dominates at 174, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Locust translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 1M 24Y 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 Locust

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AEAC84;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 172, 132;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AEAC84',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 24%
K: 32%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(174, 172, 132)
rgba(174, 172, 132, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AEAC84?

#AEAC84 is Locust, a warm light color with RGB values of 174, 172, 132. It has a hue of 57°, 21% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AEAC84?

The RGB color code for #AEAC84 is rgb(174, 172, 132). This means it contains 174 red, 172 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Locust a warm or cool color?

Locust (#AEAC84) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AEAC84 in CSS?

You can use #AEAC84 in CSS with: background-color: #AEAC84; or color: #AEAC84; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 172, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 24%, 32%.