Grayish Dark Yellow

The color #282A21 is a grayish dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 42, 33 and HSL values of 73°, 12%, 15%.

Color Values for #282A21

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HEX:
#282A21
RGB:
rgb(40,42,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(73,12%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282A21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282A21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #282A21

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 #282A21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282A21

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

Complementary Colors for #282A21

The complementary color for #282A21 is #24222B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282A21

The analogous colors for #282A21 are #2B2822 and #242B22. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282A21

The triadic colors for #282A21 are #22292B and #2B2229. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282A21

These are the darker variations of #282A21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20221A and #181914. This progression shows how #282A21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282A21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #53554D and #7E7F7A. This progression shows how #282A21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282A21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282A21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282A21

Companies and brands that incorporate #282A21 in their visual identity.

#282A21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282A21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282A21 is a grayish dark yellow with RGB values of 40, 42, 33 and HSL values of 73°, 12%, 15%.

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