Dark Yellow

The color #383C17 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 60, 23 and HSL values of 66°, 45%, 16%.

Color Values for #383C17

Below are the different color format representations for #383C17. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#383C17
RGB:
rgb(56,60,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(66,45%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 0%, 62%, 76%) Copied!

Color Composition of #383C17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #383C17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #383C17

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 #383C17

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #383C17

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

Complementary Colors for #383C17

The complementary color for #383C17 is #1A163B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #383C17

The analogous colors for #383C17 are #3B2C16 and #253B16. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #383C17

The triadic colors for #383C17 are #16373B and #3B1637. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #383C17

These are the darker variations of #383C17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D3012 and #22240E. This progression shows how #383C17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #383C17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #606345 and #888A74. This progression shows how #383C17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #383C17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #383C17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #383C17

Companies and brands that incorporate #383C17 in their visual identity.

#383C17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #383C17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #383C17 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 56, 60, 23 and HSL values of 66°, 45%, 16%.

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