Dark Yellow

The color #42472C is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 71, 44 and HSL values of 71°, 23%, 23%.

Color Values for #42472C

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HEX:
#42472C
RGB:
rgb(66,71,44) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,23%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 0%, 38%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42472C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42472C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 27.8%
Blue: 17.3%

Contrast Analysis for #42472C

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 #42472C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42472C

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

Complementary Colors for #42472C

The complementary color for #42472C is #322D48. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42472C

The analogous colors for #42472C are #48402D and #36482D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42472C

The triadic colors for #42472C are #2D4348 and #482D43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42472C

These are the darker variations of #42472C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353923 and #282B1A. This progression shows how #42472C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42472C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686C56 and #8E9180. This progression shows how #42472C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42472C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42472C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42472C

Companies and brands that incorporate #42472C in their visual identity.

#42472C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42472C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42472C is a dark yellow with RGB values of 66, 71, 44 and HSL values of 71°, 23%, 23%.

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