1. yellows
2. neutral-muteds
3. Locust

Color Locust yellow (#a2a580):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Locust yellow (#a2a580):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellows

yellows Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Locust / #a2a580

The HTML HEX code is #a2a580. The corresponding color name is "Locust". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 162%, Green (G): 165%, Blue (B): 128%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):22%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a2a580 has a hue of 65°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 65° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 36, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6270, U (chrominance) = -0.0615, and V (chrominance) = 0.0073.

The decimal value of the color is 10659200. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CDCEBA for a 20% lighter version and #6C6E4E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a2a580, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5161 Kelvin (5161K).

The approximate wavelength of #a2a580 is around 575.83nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Locust (Hex: #a2a580): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Locust (#a2a580) bears resemblance to the natural element of a sun-soaked meadow. Its earthy green hue harmoniously reflects the vibrant blades of grass and the subtle undertones of moss. Upon closer inspection, Locust can also be associated with the scaly exterior of a stealthy reptile, such as a chameleon or a crocodile. This versatile color, found in nature and creatures alike, adds a touch of organic elegance to any design.

Tints and Shades of #a2a580 HEX color (Locust)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #a2a580, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E8E9DF
• #D1D2C0
• #B9BCA0
• #a2a580
• #7A7C60
• #515340
• #292920
• #000000

Tones of Locust (#a2a580 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a2a580, #949680 is the less saturated color, while #a2a580 is the most saturated one.

• #949680
• #989a80
• #9b9e80
• #9fa180
• #a2a580
• #525249
• #4a4b40
• #424337
• #3b3c2e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a2a580;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a2a580; }

.text {color:#a2a580;}

.background {background-color:#a2a580;}

.border {border:1px solid #a2a580;}