#A9A979
Muted Yellow
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About #A9A979 Muted Yellow
#A9A979 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 169 red, 169 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, 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 #A9A979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
22%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A9A979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A9A979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A9A979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.43:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#A9A979 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A9A979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A9A979 |
| RGB | rgb(169, 169, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 22%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 169, 169, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 66.3%, 66.3%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 28%, 34% |
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