Darkest Yellow is a very dark, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #333300, which equals rgb(51, 51, 0) in RGB and hsl(60, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y100 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#333300 - RGB
51, 51, 0 - HSL
60°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 0, 100, 80 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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 13.01:1. Its complementary color is #000033.
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Darkest Yellow color codes
| HEX | #333300 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 51, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 60°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 100%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3355392 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDDDD5 - 100
#BBBBAA - 200
#999980 - 300
#777755 - 400
#55552B - 500
#333300 - 600
#2B2B00 - 700
#222200 - 800
#1A1A00 - 900
#111100 - 950
#090900
Color harmonies for Darkest Yellow
- Complementary
#000033≈ Darkest Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#331A00≈ Darkest Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#1A3300≈ Darkest Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#003333≈ Darkest Teal - Triadic +240°
#330033≈ Darkest Orchid - Split 150°
#001A33≈ Darkest Cerulean - Split 210°
#1A0033≈ Darkest Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Yellow | Aa | 13.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Yellow | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Yellow
background-color: #333300;color: #333300;background-color: rgb(51, 51, 0);background-color: hsl(60, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-yellow: #333300; }class="bg-[#333300]"Colors similar to Darkest Yellow
- Darkest Citron
#2E3300 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Darkest Lime
#293300 - Darkest Bright Yellow
#2E2E05 - Darkest Bright Citron
#2A2E05 - Darkest Marigold
#332900 - Darkest Bright Gold
#2E2A05 - Darkest Chartreuse
#243300 - Darkest Bright Lime
#262E05 - Darkest Bright Chartreuse
#222E05 - Darkest Bright Marigold
#2E2605 - Darkest Spring Bud
#1F3300
More yellow shades
- Dusty Gold
#999466 - Medium Light Dusty Gold
#A9A57E - Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Very Pale Dusty Gold
#DAD8C8 - Palest Dusty Gold
#EBEAE0 - Very Dark Yellow
#5C5C00 - Dark Yellow
#858500 - Deep Yellow
#ADAD00 - Medium Dark Yellow
#D6D600 - Medium Light Yellow
#FFFF29
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Yellow?
The HEX code for Darkest Yellow is #333300.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Yellow?
Darkest Yellow has an RGB value of 51, 51, 0 (rgb(51, 51, 0)). In HSL it is 60°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Yellow?
Use white text on Darkest Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.01:1 and black text has 1.61:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Yellow?
The complementary color of Darkest Yellow is #000033. Analogous colors #331A00 and #1A3300 also pair well.