Yellow

The color #A9B279 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 178, 121 and HSL values of 69°, 27%, 59%.

Color Values for #A9B279

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HEX:
#A9B279
RGB:
rgb(169,178,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,27%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 32%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9B279

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9B279. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 69.8%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A9B279

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A9B279

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9B279

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A9B279

The complementary color for #A9B279 is #837AB3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9B279

The analogous colors for #A9B279 are #B39F7A and #8EB37A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9B279

The triadic colors for #A9B279 are #7AAAB3 and #B37AAA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9B279

These are the darker variations of #A9B279. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878E61 and #656B49. This progression shows how #A9B279 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9B279

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BAC194 and #CBD1AF. This progression shows how #A9B279. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9B279

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9B279. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9B279

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9B279 in their visual identity.

#A9B279 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9B279. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9B279 is a yellow with RGB values of 169, 178, 121 and HSL values of 69°, 27%, 59%.

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