Dark Yellow

The color #42462D is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 70, 45 and HSL values of 70°, 22%, 23%.

Color Values for #42462D

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HEX:
#42462D
RGB:
rgb(66,70,45) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(70,22%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 36%, 73%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42462D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42462D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 27.5%
Blue: 17.6%

Contrast Analysis for #42462D

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 #42462D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42462D

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

Complementary Colors for #42462D

The complementary color for #42462D is #322E48. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42462D

The analogous colors for #42462D are #483F2E and #36482E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42462D

The triadic colors for #42462D are #2E4348 and #482E43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42462D

These are the darker variations of #42462D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353824 and #282A1B. This progression shows how #42462D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42462D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686B57 and #8E9081. This progression shows how #42462D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42462D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42462D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42462D

Companies and brands that incorporate #42462D in their visual identity.

#42462D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42462D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42462D is a dark yellow with RGB values of 66, 70, 45 and HSL values of 70°, 22%, 23%.

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