Dark Yellow

The color #494D12 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 77, 18 and HSL values of 64°, 62%, 19%.

Color Values for #494D12

Below are the different color format representations for #494D12. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494D12
RGB:
rgb(73,77,18) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(64,62%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 77%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494D12

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494D12. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 30.2%
Blue: 7.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494D12

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 #494D12

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494D12

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

Complementary Colors for #494D12

The complementary color for #494D12 is #16124E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494D12

The analogous colors for #494D12 are #4E3412 and #2C4E12. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494D12

The triadic colors for #494D12 are #124A4E and #4E124A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494D12

These are the darker variations of #494D12. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3E0E and #2C2E0B. This progression shows how #494D12 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494D12

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7141 and #929471. This progression shows how #494D12. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494D12

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494D12. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494D12

Companies and brands that incorporate #494D12 in their visual identity.

#494D12 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494D12. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494D12 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 77, 18 and HSL values of 64°, 62%, 19%.

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