#A9A079
Muted Yellow
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About #A9A079 Muted Yellow
#A9A079 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 169 red, 160 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 49°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #A9A079 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
49°
Hue
22%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A9A079 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A9A079 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A9A079 on White
Contrast Ratio2.63:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#A9A079 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.99:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A9A079 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A9A079 |
| RGB | rgb(169, 160, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 22%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 169, 160, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 66.3%, 62.7%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 5%, 28%, 34% |
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