Deep Muted Yellow is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #797934, which equals rgb(121, 121, 52) in RGB and hsl(60, 40%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y57 K53, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#797934 - RGB
121, 121, 52 - HSL
60°, 40%, 34% - CMYK
0, 0, 57, 53 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Deep 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.60:1. Its complementary color is #343479.
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Deep Muted Yellow color codes
| HEX | #797934 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(121, 121, 52) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 40%, 34%) |
| HSV | 60°, 57%, 47% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 57%, 53% |
| Decimal | 7960884 |
Shades and tints of Deep Muted Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E9E9DD - 100
#D2D2BB - 200
#BCBC9A - 300
#A6A678 - 400
#8F8F56 - 500
#797934 - 600
#65652B - 700
#515123 - 800
#3D3D1A - 900
#282811 - 950
#141409
Color harmonies for Deep Muted Yellow
- Complementary
#343479≈ Deep Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#795734≈ Deep Muted Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#577934≈ Deep Muted Fern - Triadic +120°
#347979≈ Deep Muted Teal - Triadic +240°
#793479≈ Deep Muted Orchid - Split 150°
#345779≈ Deep Muted Azure - Split 210°
#573479≈ Deep Muted Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Muted Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Muted Yellow | Aa | 4.57:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Muted Yellow | Aa | 4.60:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Deep Muted Yellow
background-color: #797934;color: #797934;background-color: rgb(121, 121, 52);background-color: hsl(60, 40%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-muted-yellow: #797934; }class="bg-[#797934]"Colors similar to Deep Muted Yellow
- Deep Muted Citron
#727934 - Deep Muted Gold
#797234 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Deep Muted Marigold
#796C34 - Deep Muted Chartreuse
#657934 - Deep Soft Marigold
#8B7623 - Deep Muted Amber
#796534 - Deep Soft Gold
#8B8023 - Deep Muted Spring Bud
#5E7934 - Deep Soft Lime
#768B23 - Deep Soft Citron
#808B23 - Deep Soft Amber
#8B6C23
More yellow shades
- Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Very Pale Soft Yellow
#EDEDB6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Darkest Muted Yellow
#24240F - Very Dark Muted Yellow
#40401C - Dark Muted Yellow
#5D5D28 - Medium Dark Muted Yellow
#969640 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Medium Light Muted Yellow
#BFBF69 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Muted Yellow?
The HEX code for Deep Muted Yellow is #797934.
What is the RGB value of Deep Muted Yellow?
Deep Muted Yellow has an RGB value of 121, 121, 52 (rgb(121, 121, 52)). In HSL it is 60°, 40%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Muted Yellow?
Use black text on Deep Muted Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 and black text has 4.60:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Muted Yellow?
The complementary color of Deep Muted Yellow is #343479. Analogous colors #795734 and #577934 also pair well.