Yellow

The color #486E17 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 110, 23 and HSL values of 86°, 65%, 26%.

Color Values for #486E17

Below are the different color format representations for #486E17. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#486E17
RGB:
rgb(72,110,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(86,65%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(35%, 0%, 79%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #486E17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #486E17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #486E17

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 #486E17

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #486E17

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

Complementary Colors for #486E17

The complementary color for #486E17 is #3D176D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #486E17

The analogous colors for #486E17 are #6D6817 and #1D6D17. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #486E17

The triadic colors for #486E17 are #17486D and #6D1748. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #486E17

These are the darker variations of #486E17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A5812 and #2B420E. This progression shows how #486E17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #486E17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8B45 and #91A874. This progression shows how #486E17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #486E17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #486E17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #486E17

Companies and brands that incorporate #486E17 in their visual identity.

#486E17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #486E17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #486E17 is a yellow with RGB values of 72, 110, 23 and HSL values of 86°, 65%, 26%.

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