#1B1509
Dark Yellow
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About #1B1509 Dark Yellow
#1B1509 is a dark yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 27 red, 21 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 40°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 7%.
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 #1B1509 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
40°
Hue
50%
Saturation
7%
Lightness
Dark Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #1B1509 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #1B1509 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#1B1509 on White
Contrast Ratio18.14:1
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Aa#1B1509 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.16:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #1B1509 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #1B1509 |
| RGB | rgb(27, 21, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(40, 50%, 7%) |
| RGB Decimal | 27, 21, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 10.6%, 8.2%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 22%, 67%, 89% |
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