Dark Soft Yellow is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A6A1B, which equals rgb(106, 106, 27) in RGB and hsl(60, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y75 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A6A1B - RGB
106, 106, 27 - HSL
60°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 0, 75, 58 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.69:1. Its complementary color is #1B1B69.
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Dark Soft Yellow color codes
| HEX | #6A6A1B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 106, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 60°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 75%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6973979 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E6D9 - 100
#CDCDB3 - 200
#B5B58D - 300
#9C9C67 - 400
#838341 - 500
#6A6A1B - 600
#585817 - 700
#474712 - 800
#35350E - 900
#232309 - 950
#121205
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Yellow
- Complementary
#1B1B69≈ Dark Soft Blue - Analogous −30°
#69421B≈ Dark Soft Orange - Analogous +30°
#42691B≈ Dark Soft Apple - Triadic +120°
#1B6969≈ Dark Soft Cyan - Triadic +240°
#691B69≈ Dark Soft Magenta - Split 150°
#1B4269≈ Dark Soft Cerulean - Split 210°
#421B69≈ Dark Soft Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 5.69:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Soft Yellow
background-color: #6A6A1B;color: #6A6A1B;background-color: rgb(106, 106, 27);background-color: hsl(60, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-yellow: #6A6A1B; }class="bg-[#6A6A1B]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Yellow
- Dark Soft Citron
#626A1B - Dark Soft Gold
#6A621B - Dark Soft Lime
#5A6A1B - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D - Dark Soft Marigold
#6A5A1B - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Dark Bright Lime
#62770D - Dark Soft Chartreuse
#526A1B - Dark Muted Yellow
#5D5D28 - Dark Bright Yellow
#77770D - Dark Muted Citron
#585D28
More yellow shades
- Light Bright Yellow
#EEEE63 - Pale Bright Yellow
#F2F288 - Very Pale Bright Yellow
#F6F6AC - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Darkest Soft Yellow
#29290A - Very Dark Soft Yellow
#494912 - Deep Soft Yellow
#8B8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Yellow
#ABAB2B - Soft Yellow
#CCCC33 - Medium Light Soft Yellow
#D4D454 - Light Soft Yellow
#DCDC74
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Yellow?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Yellow is #6A6A1B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Yellow?
Dark Soft Yellow has an RGB value of 106, 106, 27 (rgb(106, 106, 27)). In HSL it is 60°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Yellow?
Use white text on Dark Soft Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.69:1 and black text has 3.69:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Yellow?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Yellow is #1B1B69. Analogous colors #69421B and #42691B also pair well.