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Laurel Green (#A9BA9D)

Luminance: 46% · Nearest standard name: Laurel Green

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LAUREL GREEN
#A9BA9D
rgb(169, 186, 157) · hsl(95°, 17%, 67%)
HEX#A9BA9D
RGB169, 186, 157
HSL95°, 17%, 67%
HSV / HSB95°, 16%, 73%
CMYK (Print)9%, 0%, 16%, 27%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A9BA9D#AD9DB9

Analogous

#B7B99D#A9BA9D#9DB99F

Triadic

#A9BA9D#9DA8B9#B99DA8

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.06:1

Sample text rendered with #A9BA9D on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL
Against Dark (#0F172A)8.67:1

Sample text rendered with #A9BA9D on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Laurel Green (#A9BA9D)

Laurel Green (#A9BA9D) is a distinct shade within the Emerald Green chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 46% and a warm-cool hybrid (vegetal / lime) color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#A9BA9D
RGB Space169, 186, 157
HSL Values95°, 17%, 67%
HSV / HSB95°, 16%, 73%
CMYK Ink9%, 0%, 16%, 27%
TemperatureWarm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime)

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Laurel Green

Geometric intervals calculated from #A9BA9D on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#AD9DB9

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Laurel Green with its polar opposite (#AD9DB9) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#B7B99D · #9DB99F

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Laurel Green for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#9F9DB9 · #B99DB7

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Laurel Green, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#9DA8B9 · #B99DA8

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#9DB7B9 · #AD9DB9 · #B99F9D

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Laurel Green

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Structural Surface & Border Tone (30% Volume)

Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (17%), Laurel Green (#A9BA9D) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
Tonal Expansion ScaleView 10-step design token ramp →

Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Laurel Green with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Laurel Green

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-a9ba9d: #A9BA9D;
  --color-a9ba9d-rgb: 169, 186, 157;
  --color-a9ba9d-hsl: 95deg 17% 67%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'a9ba9d': '#A9BA9D',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Green (#A9BA9D)

Authoritative answers covering Laurel Green color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Laurel Green (#A9BA9D)?
Laurel Green is defined by the HEX code #A9BA9D. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:169, G:186, B:157. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:95°, Saturation:17%, Lightness:67%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 95°, 16%, 73%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:9%, M:0%, Y:16%, K:27%.
Does Laurel Green (#A9BA9D) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Laurel Green achieves a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 8.67:1 (Passing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Laurel Green (#A9BA9D)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #A9BA9D is #AD9DB9. When placed side-by-side, #A9BA9D and #AD9DB9 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Laurel Green in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (17%), Laurel Green (#A9BA9D) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.
How can I copy and export Laurel Green into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Laurel Green in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #A9BA9D; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Laurel Green using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Laurel Green (#A9BA9D) belong to?
Laurel Green belongs to the Emerald Green family (Warm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime) spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Emerald Green Color Guide.