#a09e2c color: Forest Lichen
#a09e2c is rgb(160, 158, 44) in RGB and oklch(68.032% 0.13124 108.42) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Neutral
- ≈ Camel
- yellow-600
- Black 37%
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About #a09e2c
#a09e2c is a bright yellow color. In OKLCH it has 68% lightness, 0.131 chroma and a hue of 108°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.83:1 contrast and black text 7.42:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forest Lichen (#9aa22b). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is yellow-600.
Lighter: #a09e2c mixed with white
Darker: #a09e2c mixed with black
Calmer: #a09e2c with less saturation
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Questions about #a09e2c
What color is #a09e2c?
#a09e2c is bright yellow. The closest named color is Forest Lichen. In RGB it is rgb(160, 158, 44), in HSL hsl(58.97, 56.86%, 40%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.032% 0.13124 108.42).
What colors go well with #a09e2c?
The complementary color of #a09e2c is #968ae4. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #c48d23 and #6dab59. The triadic partners are #0ea7d8 and #d375a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #a09e2c?
Black text reads better on #a09e2c: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 and black gives 7.42:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a09e2c a warm or cool color?
#a09e2c is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 108 degrees, its lightness 68% and its chroma 0.131.