Tarragon Color – #a4ae77: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tarragon color hex code is #a4ae77, and it is composed of 64% red, 68% green and 47% blue.
Tarragon is a light, muted, and cool color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tarragon color (#a4ae77) against dark backgrounds.

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Tarragon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tarragon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a4ae77 |
| RGB | rgb(164,174,119) |
| HSL | hsl(71,25.3%,57.5%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 32, 32 |
| HSV | 71, 32, 68 |
| RGB % | 64, 68, 47 |
| XYZ | 33.8, 39.5, 23.3 |
| LAB | 69.1, -12.6, 27.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.9 (passes WCAG AA) |









