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#A9CD32 color code is #A9CD32. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a9cd32.

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#A9CD32 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A9CD32 is 0.5233. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.83:1 against white and 11.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A9CD32 on white1.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A9CD32 on black11.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A9CD321.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A9CD3211.47:1AAA

#A9CD32 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A9CD32?+
The hex code for #A9CD32 is #A9CD32. In RGB it's rgb(169, 205, 50), and in HSL it's hsl(74, 61%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A9CD32?+
#A9CD32 in RGB is (169, 205, 50). Written in CSS: rgb(169, 205, 50).
What is the CMYK value of #A9CD32?+
#A9CD32 converts to CMYK(18%, 0%, 76%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A9CD32.
Is #a9cd32 a warm or cool color?+
#A9CD32 (#A9CD32) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 74° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a9cd32 belong to?+
#A9CD32 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 74°, 61%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #a9cd32 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A9CD32 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.83:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a9cd32?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A9CD32 (#A9CD32) is 3115 C Apple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A9CD32 in design

Practical guidance for using #a9cd32 (#A9CD32) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A9CD32 (#A9CD32) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A9CD32 (#A9CD32) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A9CD32 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A9CD32 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.