Grayish Yellow

The color #505040 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 80, 64 and HSL values of 60°, 11%, 28%.

Color Values for #505040

Below are the different color format representations for #505040. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#505040
RGB:
rgb(80,80,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,11%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 20%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505040

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505040. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #505040

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 #505040

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505040

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

Complementary Colors for #505040

The complementary color for #505040 is #40404F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505040

The analogous colors for #505040 are #4F4740 and #474F40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505040

The triadic colors for #505040 are #404F4F and #4F404F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505040

These are the darker variations of #505040. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404033 and #303026. This progression shows how #505040 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505040

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737366 and #96968C. This progression shows how #505040. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505040

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505040. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505040

Companies and brands that incorporate #505040 in their visual identity.

#505040 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505040. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505040 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 80, 80, 64 and HSL values of 60°, 11%, 28%.

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