#A9A242
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #A9A242 Yellow
#A9A242 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 169 red, 162 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 56°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 46%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #A9A242 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
56°
Hue
44%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A9A242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A9A242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A9A242 on White
Contrast Ratio2.65:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#A9A242 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.93:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A9A242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A9A242 |
| RGB | rgb(169, 162, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(56, 44%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 169, 162, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 66.3%, 63.5%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 61%, 34% |
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