Grayish Yellow

The color #505242 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 82, 66 and HSL values of 68°, 11%, 29%.

Color Values for #505242

Below are the different color format representations for #505242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#505242
RGB:
rgb(80,82,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(68,11%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 20%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #505242

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 #505242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505242

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

Complementary Colors for #505242

The complementary color for #505242 is #444252. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505242

The analogous colors for #505242 are #524C42 and #485242. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505242

The triadic colors for #505242 are #425052 and #524250. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505242

These are the darker variations of #505242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404235 and #303128. This progression shows how #505242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737568 and #96978E. This progression shows how #505242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505242

Companies and brands that incorporate #505242 in their visual identity.

#505242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505242 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 80, 82, 66 and HSL values of 68°, 11%, 29%.

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