Dark Yellow

The color #495521 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 85, 33 and HSL values of 74°, 44%, 23%.

Color Values for #495521

Below are the different color format representations for #495521. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#495521
RGB:
rgb(73,85,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(74,44%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 61%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #495521

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #495521. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #495521

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 #495521

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #495521

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

Complementary Colors for #495521

The complementary color for #495521 is #2D2154. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #495521

The analogous colors for #495521 are #544721 and #2F5421. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #495521

The triadic colors for #495521 are #214854 and #542148. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #495521

These are the darker variations of #495521. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A441A and #2C3314. This progression shows how #495521 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #495521

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D774D and #92997A. This progression shows how #495521. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #495521

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #495521. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #495521

Companies and brands that incorporate #495521 in their visual identity.

#495521 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #495521. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #495521 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 85, 33 and HSL values of 74°, 44%, 23%.

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