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HEX A4CA2A - #A4CA2A, RGB(164,202,42) Color


Color Name: Yellow Green*
Hex Color Code: #A4CA2A
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 202, 42)
CMYK Values*: 18.8%, 0.0%, 79.2%, 20.8%



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What color is A4CA2A?

The RGB color code for color number #A4CA2A is RGB(164, 202, 42). In the RGB color model, #A4CA2A has a red value of 164, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 79.2% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 74.2° (degrees), 65.6 % saturation, and 47.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A4CA2A has a hue of 74.2° (degrees), 79.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color A4CA2A is cool or warm?

Color A4CA2A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A4CA2A? (For interior and product design)

A4CA2A has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #A4CA2A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A4CA2A meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #A4CA2A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 202, 42)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.81%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
79.21%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(74.25deg, 65.6 %, 47.8 %)

Hue
74.25°
Saturation
65.57 %.
Lightness
47.84 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 185, 53)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
185 (72.6%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
74.25°
Saturation
79.21 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 74.25°

W: 16.47 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 36.85

Y : 50.3

Z : 9.96

YXY

Y1 : 50.3

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 20.78%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 50.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.2GY 7.5/15.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.25

A : -33.06

B : 68.95

CIE-Lch

L : 76.25

C : 76.47

H : 115.62

CIE-Luv

L : 76.25

U : -18.2

V : 82.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.92

A : -31.38

B : 41.32






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A4CA2A

Here are the colors similar to A4CA2A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#8AB800
Apple Green
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A4CA2A.

#A4D233
PANTONE 2299 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#A8C700
PANTONE 3570 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#93C90E
PANTONE 2292 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#ADCB00
PANTONE 3507 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A4CA2A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A4CA2A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A4CA2A.

#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A4CA2A

Here are the paint colors similar to A4CA2A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Benjamin Moore

#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#97C100
Lime Green (2026-10)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to PPG Paints

#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#98BD3C
Funky Frog (PPG1221-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Valspar

#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Sherwin Williams

#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 9.99 (90.0% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 11.06 (88.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Dunn-Edwards

#98BE3C
Chive (DE 5559)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Behr

#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 9.86 (90.1% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 10.30 (89.7% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.3% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A4CA2A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A4CA2A to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 14.17 (85.8% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 19.16 (80.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A4CA2A color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A4CA2A
Yellow Green*

502ACA
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #A4CA2A?

Color that best contrast with #A4CA2A is #502ACA, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #A4CA2A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A4CA2A is #502ACA, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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