Dark Yellow

The color #494A2E is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 74, 46 and HSL values of 62°, 23%, 24%.

Color Values for #494A2E

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HEX:
#494A2E
RGB:
rgb(73,74,46) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(62,23%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 38%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494A2E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494A2E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29%
Blue: 18%

Contrast Analysis for #494A2E

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 #494A2E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494A2E

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

Complementary Colors for #494A2E

The complementary color for #494A2E is #302F4B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494A2E

The analogous colors for #494A2E are #4B3E2F and #3C4B2F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494A2E

The triadic colors for #494A2E are #2F4A4B and #4B2F4A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494A2E

These are the darker variations of #494A2E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3B25 and #2C2C1C. This progression shows how #494A2E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494A2E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6E58 and #929282. This progression shows how #494A2E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494A2E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494A2E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494A2E

Companies and brands that incorporate #494A2E in their visual identity.

#494A2E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494A2E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494A2E is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 74, 46 and HSL values of 62°, 23%, 24%.

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