Countryside
Also known as: Jīn Sè Gold, Fistfull of Green, Honey and Thyme, Venom
A vivid yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Countryside works beautifully for highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Countryside maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.89:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Countryside color codes
- HEX
- #A4A404
- RGB
- rgb(164, 164, 4)
- RGBA
- rgba(164, 164, 4, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 95%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 98%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 98%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(65.7 -11.3 66.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.6% 0.151 109.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 10.4
- RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · ΔE 13.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Countryside works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Countryside
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Countryside by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.89:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Countryside background: #000000
Palettes featuring Countryside
Countryside with its complement
Soft neighbors of Countryside
Countryside triad
Similar colors
- Papyrus#999911 · ΔE 3.7
- Martian#AEA132 · ΔE 4.4
- Lucky#AB9A1C · ΔE 5.2
- Brass#B5A642 · ΔE 6.0
- Greenfinch#BDA928 · ΔE 6.0
- BioShock#889900 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Countryside is closest to Perrywinkle.
Countryside FAQs
What color is Countryside?
Countryside is a dark yellow with the hex code #A4A404. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 95% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Countryside?
The hex code for Countryside is #A4A404. In RGB it's rgb(164, 164, 4), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 98%, 36%).
What colors go well with Countryside?
Countryside pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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