Medium Dark Soft Yellow is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #ABAB2B, which equals rgb(171, 171, 43) in RGB and hsl(60, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y75 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#ABAB2B - RGB
171, 171, 43 - HSL
60°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
0, 0, 75, 33 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.59:1. Its complementary color is #2B2BAB.
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Medium Dark Soft Yellow color codes
| HEX | #ABAB2B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 171, 43) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 60°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 75%, 33% |
| Decimal | 11250475 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1F1DC - 100
#E3E3B8 - 200
#D5D595 - 300
#C7C772 - 400
#B9B94E - 500
#ABAB2B - 600
#8F8F24 - 700
#72721D - 800
#565616 - 900
#39390E - 950
#1D1D07
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Yellow
- Complementary
#2B2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#AB6B2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#6BAB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Fern - Triadic +120°
#2BABAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Teal - Triadic +240°
#AB2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Fuchsia - Split 150°
#2B6BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Azure - Split 210°
#6B2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 8.59:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Yellow
background-color: #ABAB2B;color: #ABAB2B;background-color: rgb(171, 171, 43);background-color: hsl(60, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-yellow: #ABAB2B; }class="bg-[#ABAB2B]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Yellow
- Medium Dark Soft Citron
#9FAB2B - Medium Dark Soft Gold
#AB9F2B - Brass
#B5A642 - Medium Dark Soft Lime
#92AB2B - Medium Dark Soft Marigold
#AB922B - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Muted Gold
#B2A84D - Muted Citron
#A8B24D - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Deep Bright Yellow
#9C9C11 - Medium Dark Bright Citron
#B0C115
More yellow shades
- Very Pale Bright Yellow
#F6F6AC - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Darkest Soft Yellow
#29290A - Very Dark Soft Yellow
#494912 - Dark Soft Yellow
#6A6A1B - Deep Soft Yellow
#8B8B23 - Soft Yellow
#CCCC33 - Medium Light Soft Yellow
#D4D454 - Light Soft Yellow
#DCDC74 - Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Very Pale Soft Yellow
#EDEDB6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Yellow?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Yellow is #ABAB2B.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Yellow?
Medium Dark Soft Yellow has an RGB value of 171, 171, 43 (rgb(171, 171, 43)). In HSL it is 60°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Yellow?
Use black text on Medium Dark Soft Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 and black text has 8.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Yellow?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Yellow is #2B2BAB. Analogous colors #AB6B2B and #6BAB2B also pair well.