The color Yellow Green, with hexadecimal code #9dad45, sits in the yellow color family, traditionally viewed as a symbol of optimism, happiness, and illumination. Many cultures associate yellow with prosperity and clarity, though too much intensity can sometimes overwhelm the eye. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Freshness, Harmony, Growth, Youthfulness and Renewal. Yellow represents wealth, glory, and wisdom in various cultures, including being the color of royalty in ancient China. It is also associated with happiness and optimism in many Western cultures. With a lower saturation of 42.98%, it has a more subdued and muted tone, and its lightness of 47.45% provides a deeper and richer look. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Freshness, Harmony, Growth, or Youthfulness. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.
The RGB values for Yellow Green are (157, 173, 69), providing a combination of red: 157, green: 173, and blue: 69. In HSL format, it has a hue of 69.00°, saturation of 43.00%, and lightness of 47.00%.
The HSV representation includes a hue of 69.00°, saturation of 60.00%, and value of 68.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 9.00%, magenta: 0.00%, yellow: 60.00%, and black: 32.00%.
The calculated luminance of #9dad45 is 0.375, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.
This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #999933. Its contrast ratio is 8.50:1 against black and 2.47:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.
In terms of color temperature, #9dad45 is considered a warm hue. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using black text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #9dad45 is black.
Considering its saturation and lightness, #9dad45 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.