Dark Yellow

The color #495A11 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 90, 17 and HSL values of 74°, 68%, 21%.

Color Values for #495A11

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HEX:
#495A11
RGB:
rgb(73,90,17)
HSL:
hsl(74,68%,21%)
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 0%, 81%, 65%)

Color Composition of #495A11

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #495A11. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 35.3%
Blue: 6.7%

Contrast Analysis for #495A11

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 #495A11

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #495A11

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

Complementary Colors for #495A11

The complementary color for #495A11 is #22115A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #495A11

The analogous colors for #495A11 are #5A4711 and #255A11. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #495A11

The triadic colors for #495A11 are #11495A and #5A1149. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #495A11

These are the darker variations of #495A11. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A480E and #2C360A. This progression shows how #495A11 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #495A11

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7B41 and #929C70. This progression shows how #495A11. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #495A11

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #495A11. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #495A11

Companies and brands that incorporate #495A11 in their visual identity.

#495A11 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #495A11. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #495A11 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 73, 90, 17 and HSL values of 74°, 68%, 21%.

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