Grayish Yellow

The color #424240 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 66, 64 and HSL values of 60°, 2%, 25%.

Color Values for #424240

Below are the different color format representations for #424240. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#424240
RGB:
rgb(66,66,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,2%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #424240

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #424240. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #424240

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 #424240

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #424240

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

Complementary Colors for #424240

The complementary color for #424240 is #3E3E41. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #424240

The analogous colors for #424240 are #41403E and #40413E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #424240

The triadic colors for #424240 are #3E4141 and #413E41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #424240

These are the darker variations of #424240. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353533 and #282826. This progression shows how #424240 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #424240

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686866 and #8E8E8C. This progression shows how #424240. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #424240

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #424240. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #424240

Companies and brands that incorporate #424240 in their visual identity.

#424240 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #424240. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #424240 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 66, 66, 64 and HSL values of 60°, 2%, 25%.

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