Very Dark Soft Yellow is a dark, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #494912, which equals rgb(73, 73, 18) in RGB and hsl(60, 60%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y75 K71, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#494912 - RGB
73, 73, 18 - HSL
60°, 60%, 18% - CMYK
0, 0, 75, 71 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.35:1. Its complementary color is #121249.
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Very Dark Soft Yellow color codes
| HEX | #494912 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(73, 73, 18) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 60%, 18%) |
| HSV | 60°, 75%, 29% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 75%, 71% |
| Decimal | 4802834 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Soft Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1E1D8 - 100
#C2C2B0 - 200
#A4A489 - 300
#868661 - 400
#67673A - 500
#494912 - 600
#3D3D0F - 700
#31310C - 800
#252509 - 900
#181806 - 950
#0C0C03
Color harmonies for Very Dark Soft Yellow
- Complementary
#121249≈ Very Dark Soft Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#492E12≈ Very Dark Soft Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#2E4912≈ Very Dark Soft Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#124949≈ Very Dark Soft Teal - Triadic +240°
#491249≈ Very Dark Soft Orchid - Split 150°
#122E49≈ Very Dark Soft Azure - Split 210°
#2E1249≈ Very Dark Soft Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Soft Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 9.35:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Soft Yellow | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Soft Yellow
background-color: #494912;color: #494912;background-color: rgb(73, 73, 18);background-color: hsl(60, 60%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-soft-yellow: #494912; }class="bg-[#494912]"Colors similar to Very Dark Soft Yellow
- Very Dark Soft Citron
#444912 - Very Dark Soft Gold
#494412 - Very Dark Soft Lime
#3E4912 - Very Dark Bright Gold
#534B09 - Very Dark Soft Marigold
#493E12 - Very Dark Bright Marigold
#534409 - Very Dark Soft Chartreuse
#394912 - Very Dark Bright Citron
#4B5309 - Very Dark Bright Lime
#445309 - Very Dark Muted Yellow
#40401C - Very Dark Bright Yellow
#535309 - Very Dark Muted Citron
#3D401C
More yellow shades
- Medium Light Bright Yellow
#EAEA3E - Light Bright Yellow
#EEEE63 - Pale Bright Yellow
#F2F288 - Very Pale Bright Yellow
#F6F6AC - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Darkest Soft Yellow
#29290A - Dark Soft Yellow
#6A6A1B - Deep Soft Yellow
#8B8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Yellow
#ABAB2B - Soft Yellow
#CCCC33 - Medium Light Soft Yellow
#D4D454
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Soft Yellow?
The HEX code for Very Dark Soft Yellow is #494912.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Soft Yellow?
Very Dark Soft Yellow has an RGB value of 73, 73, 18 (rgb(73, 73, 18)). In HSL it is 60°, 60%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Soft Yellow?
Use white text on Very Dark Soft Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.35:1 and black text has 2.25:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Soft Yellow?
The complementary color of Very Dark Soft Yellow is #121249. Analogous colors #492E12 and #2E4912 also pair well.