Yellow

The color #818242 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 129, 130, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 33%, 38%.

Color Values for #818242

Below are the different color format representations for #818242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#818242
RGB:
rgb(129,130,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,33%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 49%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #818242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #818242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 50.6%
Green: 51%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #818242

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 #818242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #818242

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

Complementary Colors for #818242

The complementary color for #818242 is #424181. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #818242

The analogous colors for #818242 are #816241 and #608141. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #818242

The triadic colors for #818242 are #418081 and #814180. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #818242

These are the darker variations of #818242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #676835 and #4D4E28. This progression shows how #818242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #818242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9A9B68 and #B3B48E. This progression shows how #818242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #818242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #818242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #818242

Companies and brands that incorporate #818242 in their visual identity.

#818242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #818242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #818242 is a yellow with RGB values of 129, 130, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 33%, 38%.

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