Grayish Dark Yellow

The color #272B21 is a grayish dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 43, 33 and HSL values of 84°, 13%, 15%.

Color Values for #272B21

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HEX:
#272B21
RGB:
rgb(39,43,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(84,13%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 23%, 83%) Copied!

Color Composition of #272B21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #272B21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #272B21

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 #272B21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #272B21

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

Complementary Colors for #272B21

The complementary color for #272B21 is #25212B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #272B21

The analogous colors for #272B21 are #2B2A21 and #222B21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #272B21

The triadic colors for #272B21 are #21272B and #2B2127. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #272B21

These are the darker variations of #272B21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F221A and #171A14. This progression shows how #272B21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #272B21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #52554D and #7D807A. This progression shows how #272B21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #272B21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #272B21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #272B21

Companies and brands that incorporate #272B21 in their visual identity.

#272B21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #272B21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #272B21 is a grayish dark yellow with RGB values of 39, 43, 33 and HSL values of 84°, 13%, 15%.

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