Dark Muted Yellow is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D5D28, which equals rgb(93, 93, 40) in RGB and hsl(60, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y57 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D5D28 - RGB
93, 93, 40 - HSL
60°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 0, 57, 64 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Yellow
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.86:1. Its complementary color is #28285D.
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Dark Muted Yellow color codes
| HEX | #5D5D28 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 93, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 60°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 57%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6118696 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4E4DB - 100
#C9C9B7 - 200
#AEAE94 - 300
#939370 - 400
#78784C - 500
#5D5D28 - 600
#4E4E21 - 700
#3E3E1B - 800
#2F2F14 - 900
#1F1F0D - 950
#101007
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Yellow
- Complementary
#28285D≈ Dark Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#5D4228≈ Dark Muted Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#425D28≈ Dark Muted Fern - Triadic +120°
#285D5D≈ Dark Muted Teal - Triadic +240°
#5D285D≈ Dark Muted Orchid - Split 150°
#28425D≈ Dark Muted Cornflower - Split 210°
#42285D≈ Dark Muted Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Yellow | Aa | 6.86:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Yellow | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Muted Yellow
background-color: #5D5D28;color: #5D5D28;background-color: rgb(93, 93, 40);background-color: hsl(60, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-yellow: #5D5D28; }class="bg-[#5D5D28]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Yellow
- Dark Muted Citron
#585D28 - Dark Muted Gold
#5D5828 - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Dark Muted Marigold
#5D5228 - Dark Muted Chartreuse
#4D5D28 - Dark Soft Marigold
#6A5A1B - Dark Soft Gold
#6A621B - Dark Muted Amber
#5D4D28 - Dark Muted Spring Bud
#485D28 - Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Dark Soft Lime
#5A6A1B - Dark Soft Citron
#626A1B
More yellow shades
- Light Soft Yellow
#DCDC74 - Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Very Pale Soft Yellow
#EDEDB6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Darkest Muted Yellow
#24240F - Very Dark Muted Yellow
#40401C - Deep Muted Yellow
#797934 - Medium Dark Muted Yellow
#969640 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Medium Light Muted Yellow
#BFBF69 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Yellow?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Yellow is #5D5D28.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Yellow?
Dark Muted Yellow has an RGB value of 93, 93, 40 (rgb(93, 93, 40)). In HSL it is 60°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Yellow?
Use white text on Dark Muted Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.86:1 and black text has 3.06:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Yellow?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Yellow is #28285D. Analogous colors #5D4228 and #425D28 also pair well.