Lucky
Also known as: Greedy Gecko, Vegan Villain, Nuclear Fallout, High Strung
Lucky is a rich, lively yellow that reads as cheerful and optimistic. It shines in kids' apps and summer palettes. Lucky plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.37:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Lucky color codes
- HEX
- #AB9A1C
- RGB
- rgb(171, 154, 28)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 154, 28, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 72%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 84%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 84%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(63.6 -2.9 61.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.1% 0.135 100.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Lucky 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 Lucky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lucky 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 2.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.37:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lucky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lucky
Lucky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lucky
Lucky triad
Similar colors
- Martian#AEA132 · ΔE 2.7
- Brass#B5A642 · ΔE 4.5
- Greenfinch#BDA928 · ΔE 4.7
- Faint Gold#B59410 · ΔE 4.8
- Hey Pesto#BEA932 · ΔE 4.9
- Papyrus#999911 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lucky is closest to Perrywinkle.
Lucky FAQs
What color is Lucky?
Lucky is a dark yellow with the hex code #AB9A1C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 72% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lucky?
The hex code for Lucky is #AB9A1C. In RGB it's rgb(171, 154, 28), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 84%, 33%).
What colors go well with Lucky?
Lucky pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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