Herbal Green Color – #c9b23d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Herbal Green color hex code is #c9b23d, and it is composed of 79% red, 70% green and 24% blue.
Herbal Green is a light, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Herbal Green color (#c9b23d) against dark backgrounds.

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Herbal Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Herbal Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9b23d |
| RGB | rgb(201,178,61) |
| HSL | hsl(50,56.5%,51.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 70, 21 |
| HSV | 50, 70, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 70, 24 |
| XYZ | 40.9, 44.6, 10.9 |
| LAB | 72.6, -4.5, 59.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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