Dark Yellow

The color #40501B is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 64, 80, 27 and HSL values of 78°, 50%, 21%.

Color Values for #40501B

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HEX:
#40501B
RGB:
rgb(64,80,27) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(78,50%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 0%, 66%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #40501B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #40501B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.1%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 10.6%

Contrast Analysis for #40501B

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 #40501B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #40501B

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

Complementary Colors for #40501B

The complementary color for #40501B is #2B1B50. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #40501B

The analogous colors for #40501B are #50461B and #25501B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #40501B

The triadic colors for #40501B are #1B4050 and #501B40. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #40501B

These are the darker variations of #40501B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #334016 and #263010. This progression shows how #40501B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #40501B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #667349 and #8C9676. This progression shows how #40501B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #40501B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #40501B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #40501B

Companies and brands that incorporate #40501B in their visual identity.

#40501B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #40501B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #40501B is a dark yellow with RGB values of 64, 80, 27 and HSL values of 78°, 50%, 21%.

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