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Aurora Yellow-Green
Aurora Yellow-Green
#A5D6A7Click to copy
Aurora Yellow-Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(165, 214, 167)Copy
HSLhsl(122, 37%, 74%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(122, 23%, 84%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(23%, 0%, 22%, 16%)Copy
Aurora Yellow-Green Color Schemes
Complementary
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Click to copy#D6A5D4
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#BBD6A5
Click to copy#A5D6C0
Click to copySplit Complementary
#C0A5D6
Click to copy#D6A5BB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A5D6A7
Click to copy#EDF4EE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
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Click to copyAurora Yellow-Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.64 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.78 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.51 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.69 : 1
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Aurora Yellow-Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Aurora Yellow-Green Color Introduction
Definition
Aurora Yellow-Green (HEX #A5D6A7) has the RGB value rgb(165, 214, 167), the HSL value hsl(122°, 37%, 74%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(23%, 0%, 22%, 16%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Aurora Yellow-Green is #D6A5D4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #BCD6A5 and #A5D6C0 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C0A5D6, #D6A5BB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Aurora Yellow-Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Aurora Yellow-Green has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 against white and 12.78:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Aurora Yellow-Green has a lightness of 74% and a saturation of 37%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The yellow-green tones of the aurora, full of vitality.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Aurora Yellow-Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Aurora Yellow-Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Aurora Yellow-Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
