Yellow

The color #9D9D42 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 157, 157, 66 and HSL values of 60°, 41%, 44%.

Color Values for #9D9D42

Below are the different color format representations for #9D9D42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9D9D42
RGB:
rgb(157,157,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,41%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 58%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9D9D42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9D9D42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.6%
Green: 61.6%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #9D9D42

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 #9D9D42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9D9D42

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

Complementary Colors for #9D9D42

The complementary color for #9D9D42 is #42429E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9D9D42

The analogous colors for #9D9D42 are #9E7042 and #709E42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9D9D42

The triadic colors for #9D9D42 are #429E9E and #9E429E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9D9D42

These are the darker variations of #9D9D42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7E7E35 and #5E5E28. This progression shows how #9D9D42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9D9D42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B1B168 and #C4C48E. This progression shows how #9D9D42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9D9D42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9D9D42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9D9D42 in their visual identity.

#9D9D42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9D9D42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9D9D42 is a yellow with RGB values of 157, 157, 66 and HSL values of 60°, 41%, 44%.

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