Yellow

The color #686D40 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 109, 64 and HSL values of 67°, 26%, 34%.

Color Values for #686D40

Below are the different color format representations for #686D40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686D40
RGB:
rgb(104,109,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(67,26%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 41%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686D40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686D40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #686D40

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 #686D40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686D40

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

Complementary Colors for #686D40

The complementary color for #686D40 is #45406D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686D40

The analogous colors for #686D40 are #6D5C40 and #516D40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686D40

The triadic colors for #686D40 are #40686D and #6D4068. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686D40

These are the darker variations of #686D40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535733 and #3E4126. This progression shows how #686D40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686D40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868A66 and #A4A78C. This progression shows how #686D40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686D40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686D40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686D40

Companies and brands that incorporate #686D40 in their visual identity.

#686D40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686D40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686D40 is a yellow with RGB values of 104, 109, 64 and HSL values of 67°, 26%, 34%.

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