Dark Yellow

The color #494A26 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 74, 38 and HSL values of 62°, 32%, 22%.

Color Values for #494A26

Below are the different color format representations for #494A26. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494A26
RGB:
rgb(73,74,38) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(62,32%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 49%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494A26

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494A26. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29%
Blue: 14.9%

Contrast Analysis for #494A26

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 #494A26

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494A26

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

Complementary Colors for #494A26

The complementary color for #494A26 is #27264A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494A26

The analogous colors for #494A26 are #4A3926 and #374A26. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494A26

The triadic colors for #494A26 are #26494A and #4A2649. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494A26

These are the darker variations of #494A26. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3B1E and #2C2C17. This progression shows how #494A26 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494A26

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6E51 and #92927D. This progression shows how #494A26. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494A26

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494A26. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494A26

Companies and brands that incorporate #494A26 in their visual identity.

#494A26 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494A26. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494A26 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 74, 38 and HSL values of 62°, 32%, 22%.

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