Very Dark Yellow is a dark, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C5C00, which equals rgb(92, 92, 0) in RGB and hsl(60, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y100 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C5C00 - RGB
92, 92, 0 - HSL
60°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 0, 100, 64 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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 7.03:1. Its complementary color is #00005C.
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Very Dark Yellow color codes
| HEX | #5C5C00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 92, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 60°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 100%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6052864 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4E4D5 - 100
#C9C9AA - 200
#AEAE80 - 300
#929255 - 400
#77772B - 500
#5C5C00 - 600
#4D4D00 - 700
#3D3D00 - 800
#2E2E00 - 900
#1F1F00 - 950
#0F0F00
Color harmonies for Very Dark Yellow
- Complementary
#00005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#5C2E00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#2E5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Triadic +120°
#005C5C≈ Very Dark Teal - Triadic +240°
#5C005C≈ Very Dark Orchid - Split 150°
#002E5C≈ Prussian Blue - Split 210°
#2E005C≈ Very Dark Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Yellow | Aa | 7.03:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Yellow | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Yellow
background-color: #5C5C00;color: #5C5C00;background-color: rgb(92, 92, 0);background-color: hsl(60, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-yellow: #5C5C00; }class="bg-[#5C5C00]"Colors similar to Very Dark Yellow
- Very Dark Citron
#535C00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300 - Very Dark Bright Yellow
#535309 - Very Dark Lime
#495C00 - Very Dark Bright Citron
#4B5309 - Very Dark Marigold
#5C4900 - Very Dark Bright Gold
#534B09 - Very Dark Chartreuse
#405C00 - Very Dark Bright Lime
#445309 - Dark Bright Amber
#77580D - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Dark Soft Marigold
#6A5A1B
More yellow shades
- Medium Light Dusty Gold
#A9A57E - Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Very Pale Dusty Gold
#DAD8C8 - Palest Dusty Gold
#EBEAE0 - Darkest Yellow
#333300 - Dark Yellow
#858500 - Deep Yellow
#ADAD00 - Medium Dark Yellow
#D6D600 - Medium Light Yellow
#FFFF29 - Light Yellow Tone
#FFFF52
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Yellow?
The HEX code for Very Dark Yellow is #5C5C00.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Yellow?
Very Dark Yellow has an RGB value of 92, 92, 0 (rgb(92, 92, 0)). In HSL it is 60°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Yellow?
Use white text on Very Dark Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.03:1 and black text has 2.99:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Yellow?
The complementary color of Very Dark Yellow is #00005C. Analogous colors #5C2E00 and #2E5C00 also pair well.