#161509
Dark Yellow
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About #161509 Dark Yellow
#161509 is a dark yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 21 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 55°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 6%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #161509 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
55°
Hue
42%
Saturation
6%
Lightness
Dark Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #161509 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #161509 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#161509 on White
Contrast Ratio18.34:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#161509 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.15:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #161509 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #161509 |
| RGB | rgb(22, 21, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 42%, 6%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 21, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 8.2%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 5%, 59%, 91% |
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