Very Dark Muted Yellow is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #40401C, which equals rgb(64, 64, 28) in RGB and hsl(60, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y56 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#40401C - RGB
64, 64, 28 - HSL
60°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
0, 0, 56, 75 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very 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 10.67:1. Its complementary color is #1C1C40.
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Very Dark Muted Yellow color codes
| HEX | #40401C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 64, 28) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 60°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 56%, 75% |
| Decimal | 4210716 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFDFD9 - 100
#BFBFB3 - 200
#A0A08E - 300
#808068 - 400
#606042 - 500
#40401C - 600
#353517 - 700
#2B2B13 - 800
#20200E - 900
#151509 - 950
#0B0B05
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Yellow
- Complementary
#1C1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#402E1C≈ Very Dark Muted Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#2E401C≈ Very Dark Muted Fern - Triadic +120°
#1C4040≈ Very Dark Muted Teal - Triadic +240°
#401C40≈ Very Dark Muted Orchid - Split 150°
#1C2E40≈ Very Dark Muted Azure - Split 210°
#2E1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Yellow | Aa | 10.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Yellow | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Yellow
background-color: #40401C;color: #40401C;background-color: rgb(64, 64, 28);background-color: hsl(60, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-yellow: #40401C; }class="bg-[#40401C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Yellow
- Very Dark Muted Citron
#3D401C - Very Dark Muted Gold
#403D1C - Very Dark Muted Lime
#39401C - Very Dark Muted Marigold
#40391C - Very Dark Muted Chartreuse
#35401C - Very Dark Muted Spring Bud
#32401C - Very Dark Soft Marigold
#493E12 - Very Dark Muted Amber
#40351C - Very Dark Soft Gold
#494412 - Very Dark Soft Lime
#3E4912 - Very Dark Soft Citron
#444912 - Very Dark Soft Amber
#493912
More yellow shades
- Medium Light Soft Yellow
#D4D454 - Light Soft Yellow
#DCDC74 - Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Very Pale Soft Yellow
#EDEDB6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Darkest Muted Yellow
#24240F - Dark Muted Yellow
#5D5D28 - Deep Muted Yellow
#797934 - Medium Dark Muted Yellow
#969640 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Medium Light Muted Yellow
#BFBF69
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Yellow?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Yellow is #40401C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Yellow?
Very Dark Muted Yellow has an RGB value of 64, 64, 28 (rgb(64, 64, 28)). In HSL it is 60°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Yellow?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.67:1 and black text has 1.97:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Yellow?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Yellow is #1C1C40. Analogous colors #402E1C and #2E401C also pair well.