Dark Yellow

The color #242A16 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 42, 22 and HSL values of 78°, 31%, 13%.

Color Values for #242A16

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HEX:
#242A16
RGB:
rgb(36,42,22) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(78,31%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 48%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242A16

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242A16. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 8.6%

Contrast Analysis for #242A16

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 #242A16

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242A16

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

Complementary Colors for #242A16

The complementary color for #242A16 is #1D172B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242A16

The analogous colors for #242A16 are #2B2717 and #1B2B17. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242A16

The triadic colors for #242A16 are #17252B and #2B1725. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242A16

These are the darker variations of #242A16. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D2212 and #16190D. This progression shows how #242A16 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242A16

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #505545 and #7C7F73. This progression shows how #242A16. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242A16

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242A16. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242A16

Companies and brands that incorporate #242A16 in their visual identity.

#242A16 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242A16. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242A16 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 36, 42, 22 and HSL values of 78°, 31%, 13%.

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