Desert Locust Color – #a9a450: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Locust color hex code is #a9a450, and it is composed of 66% red, 64% green and 31% blue.
Desert Locust is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desert Locust color (#a9a450) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Locust Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Locust, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a9a450 |
| RGB | rgb(169,164,80) |
| HSL | hsl(57,35.7%,48.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 53, 34 |
| HSV | 57, 53, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 64, 31 |
| XYZ | 31.1, 35.6, 12.8 |
| LAB | 66.2, -9.8, 43.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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