Dark Yellow

The color #161609 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 22, 9 and HSL values of 60°, 42%, 6%.

Color Values for #161609

Below are the different color format representations for #161609. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#161609
RGB:
rgb(22,22,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,42%,6%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 59%, 91%) Copied!

Color Composition of #161609

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #161609. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 8.6%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #161609

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #161609

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #161609

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #161609

The complementary color for #161609 is #090916. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #161609

The analogous colors for #161609 are #160F09 and #0F1609. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #161609

The triadic colors for #161609 are #091616 and #160916. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #161609

These are the darker variations of #161609. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121207 and #0D0D05. This progression shows how #161609 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #161609

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45453A and #73736B. This progression shows how #161609. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #161609

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #161609. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #161609

Companies and brands that incorporate #161609 in their visual identity.

#161609 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #161609. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #161609 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 22, 22, 9 and HSL values of 60°, 42%, 6%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #161609 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.