Grayish Yellow

The color #484B42 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 75, 66 and HSL values of 80°, 6%, 28%.

Color Values for #484B42

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HEX:
#484B42
RGB:
rgb(72,75,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(80,6%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #484B42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #484B42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 29.4%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #484B42

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 #484B42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #484B42

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

Complementary Colors for #484B42

The complementary color for #484B42 is #46434C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #484B42

The analogous colors for #484B42 are #4C4A43 and #454C43. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #484B42

The triadic colors for #484B42 are #43494C and #4C4349. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #484B42

These are the darker variations of #484B42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3C35 and #2B2D28. This progression shows how #484B42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #484B42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6F68 and #91938E. This progression shows how #484B42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #484B42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #484B42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #484B42 in their visual identity.

#484B42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #484B42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #484B42 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 72, 75, 66 and HSL values of 80°, 6%, 28%.

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