Locust Color – #a2a580: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Locust color hex code is #a2a580, and it is composed of 64% red, 65% green and 50% blue.

Locust is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Locust color (#a2a580) against dark backgrounds.

Locust color

Locust Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #A2A580

  2. #817DA8

Triadic colors

  1. #A2A580

  2. #7DA5A8

  3. #A87DA5

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #B8BA9E

  2. #CECFBC

  3. #E4E5DA

  4. #FAFAF8

Darker colors

  1. #8A8E64

  2. #6D704F

  3. #50523A

  4. #333425

  5. #161610

Analogous colors

  1. #A58380

  2. #A59680

  3. #A2A580

  4. #90A580

  5. #80A583

Monochromatic colors

  1. #898F4A

  2. #A1A765

  3. #B1B58A

  4. #C3C5AD

  5. #D7D8CD

#a2a580

Locust Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Locust, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#a2a580
RGBrgb(162,165,128)
HSLhsl(65,17.1%,57.5%)
CMYK2, 0, 22, 35
HSV65, 22, 65
RGB %64, 65, 50
XYZ32.3, 36.2, 25.7
LAB66.7, -7.4, 18.9
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyGreen
Saturation22%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)2.55 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)8.23 (passes WCAG AA)

Similar Colors to Locust Color

  1. #a2a580

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    Locust

  2. #ffc367

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    Honey Locust

  3. #a9a450

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    Desert Locust

  4. #646763

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    Black Locust

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