#A4AE77 Hex Color
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Tarragon is a dusty, unsaturated yellow with a distinct olive undertone. This mellow shade feels soft and grounded rather than bright. Because of its muted character, it works well as a supporting background color that does not compete with bold foreground elements. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for Tarragon is #a4ae77.
Questions about Tarragon
What is the hex code for Tarragon?
Tarragon is #a4ae77. In RGB that is rgb(164, 174, 119), in HSL hsl(71, 25%, 57%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 32%, 32%.
What colors pair well with Tarragon #a4ae77?
Does #a4ae77 read as a warm or cool color?
This shade leans warm due to its distinct yellow undertones, though the heavy olive saturation keeps the temperature feeling grounded rather than vibrant. It functions as a neutral, making it versatile for both warm and cool color palettes.
Is Tarragon readable on white or black?
Tarragon has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.