Dark Yellow

The color #494A12 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 74, 18 and HSL values of 61°, 61%, 18%.

Color Values for #494A12

Below are the different color format representations for #494A12. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494A12
RGB:
rgb(73,74,18) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,61%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 76%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494A12

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494A12. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29%
Blue: 7.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494A12

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 #494A12

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494A12

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

Complementary Colors for #494A12

The complementary color for #494A12 is #13124A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494A12

The analogous colors for #494A12 are #4A2F12 and #2D4A12. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494A12

The triadic colors for #494A12 are #12494A and #4A1249. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494A12

These are the darker variations of #494A12. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3B0E and #2C2C0B. This progression shows how #494A12 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494A12

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6E41 and #929271. This progression shows how #494A12. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494A12

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494A12. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494A12

Companies and brands that incorporate #494A12 in their visual identity.

#494A12 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494A12. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494A12 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 74, 18 and HSL values of 61°, 61%, 18%.

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