Dark Yellow

The color #42472D is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 71, 45 and HSL values of 72°, 22%, 23%.

Color Values for #42472D

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HEX:
#42472D
RGB:
rgb(66,71,45) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,22%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 0%, 37%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42472D

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 27.8%
Blue: 17.6%

Contrast Analysis for #42472D

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 #42472D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42472D

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

Complementary Colors for #42472D

The complementary color for #42472D is #332E48. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42472D

The analogous colors for #42472D are #48402E and #35482E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42472D

The triadic colors for #42472D are #2E4248 and #482E42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42472D

These are the darker variations of #42472D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353924 and #282B1B. This progression shows how #42472D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42472D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686C57 and #8E9181. This progression shows how #42472D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42472D

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

Brands that use #42472D

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

#42472D Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42472D is a dark yellow with RGB values of 66, 71, 45 and HSL values of 72°, 22%, 23%.

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