Dark Yellow

The color #494C15 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 76, 21 and HSL values of 63°, 57%, 19%.

Color Values for #494C15

Below are the different color format representations for #494C15. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494C15
RGB:
rgb(73,76,21) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,57%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 72%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494C15

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494C15. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 8.2%

Contrast Analysis for #494C15

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 #494C15

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494C15

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

Complementary Colors for #494C15

The complementary color for #494C15 is #18154C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494C15

The analogous colors for #494C15 are #4C3315 and #2E4C15. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494C15

The triadic colors for #494C15 are #15494C and #4C1549. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494C15

These are the darker variations of #494C15. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3D11 and #2C2E0D. This progression shows how #494C15 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494C15

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7044 and #929473. This progression shows how #494C15. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494C15

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494C15. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494C15

Companies and brands that incorporate #494C15 in their visual identity.

#494C15 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494C15. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494C15 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 76, 21 and HSL values of 63°, 57%, 19%.

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