Grayish Yellow

The color #474942 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 73, 66 and HSL values of 77°, 5%, 27%.

Color Values for #474942

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HEX:
#474942
RGB:
rgb(71,73,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(77,5%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #474942

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #474942. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #474942

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 #474942

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #474942

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

Complementary Colors for #474942

The complementary color for #474942 is #434148. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #474942

The analogous colors for #474942 are #484741 and #434841. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #474942

The triadic colors for #474942 are #414648 and #484146. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #474942

These are the darker variations of #474942. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #393A35 and #2B2C28. This progression shows how #474942 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #474942

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C6D68 and #91928E. This progression shows how #474942. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #474942

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #474942. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #474942

Companies and brands that incorporate #474942 in their visual identity.

#474942 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #474942. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #474942 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 71, 73, 66 and HSL values of 77°, 5%, 27%.

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