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Leaf Yellow-Green
Leaf Yellow-Green
#AACC00Click to copy
Leaf Yellow-Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(170, 204, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(70, 100%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(70, 100%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(17%, 0%, 100%, 20%)Copy
Leaf Yellow-Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#AACC00
Click to copy#2200CC
Click to copyAnalogous
#CC8800
Click to copy#44CC00
Click to copySplit Complementary
#0044CC
Click to copy#8800CC
Click to copyMonochromatic
#AACC00
Click to copy#D3F042
Click to copy#E9F7A1
Click to copy#556600
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLeaf 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
1.85 : 1
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Black background #000000
11.35 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.70 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.83 : 1
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Leaf Yellow-Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Leaf Yellow-Green Color Introduction
Definition
Leaf Yellow-Green (HEX #AACC00) has the RGB value rgb(170, 204, 0), the HSL value hsl(70°, 100%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(17%, 0%, 100%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Leaf Yellow-Green is #2200CC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CC8800 and #44CC00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#0044CC, #8800CC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Leaf Yellow-Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Leaf Yellow-Green has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 against white and 11.35:1 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, Leaf Yellow-Green has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The color of yellow-green leaves in Hayao Miyazaki's works, fresh and lively, expressing the vitality of nature.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Leaf 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, Leaf Yellow-Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Leaf 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.
