Yellow

The color #A1A242 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 161, 162, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 42%, 45%.

Color Values for #A1A242

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HEX:
#A1A242
RGB:
rgb(161,162,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,42%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 59%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A1A242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A1A242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.1%
Green: 63.5%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A1A242

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 #A1A242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A1A242

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

Complementary Colors for #A1A242

The complementary color for #A1A242 is #4443A3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A1A242

The analogous colors for #A1A242 are #A37443 and #71A343. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A1A242

The triadic colors for #A1A242 are #43A1A3 and #A343A1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A1A242

These are the darker variations of #A1A242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #818235 and #616128. This progression shows how #A1A242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A1A242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B4B568 and #C7C78E. This progression shows how #A1A242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A1A242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A1A242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A1A242

Companies and brands that incorporate #A1A242 in their visual identity.

#A1A242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A1A242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A1A242 is a yellow with RGB values of 161, 162, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 42%, 45%.

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