Locust Color – #a2a580: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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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.

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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 Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a2a580 |
| RGB | rgb(162,165,128) |
| HSL | hsl(65,17.1%,57.5%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 22, 35 |
| HSV | 65, 22, 65 |
| RGB % | 64, 65, 50 |
| XYZ | 32.3, 36.2, 25.7 |
| LAB | 66.7, -7.4, 18.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
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