#A4A44E — Desert Locust Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#A4A44E

≈ Desert Locust

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On white

2.63:1

Fails AA

On black

6.67:1

Passes AA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(6.67:1)

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Hue60°Saturation52%Brightness64%

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Desert Locust

Desert Locust sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameDesert Locust#A9A450ΔE 1.5 CSS nameDarkkhaki#BDB76BΔE 6.4 Web-safe#999933#999933ΔE 4.3

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Desert Locust — meaning & where to use it

Desert Locust is a rich, mid-toned yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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