HSL(50, 42%, 47%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(50,42%,47%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(50, 42%, 47%) | color: hsl(50, 42%, 47%) | |
| HEX | #AA9946 | color: #AA9946 | |
| RGB | rgb(170, 153, 70) | color: rgb(170, 153, 70) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 59%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(50, 59%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(50 27% 33%) | color: hwb(50 27% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6809 0.1056 97.87) | color: oklch(0.6809 0.1056 97.87) | |
| Lab | lab(63.15 -4.28 45.07) | color: lab(63.15 -4.28 45.07) | |
| LCH | lch(63.15 45.27 95.42) | color: lch(63.15 45.27 95.42) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#A3A25A — rgb(163, 162, 90)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A4A55F — rgb(164, 165, 95)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A96A6D — rgb(169, 106, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(50, 42%, 47%);
text
color: hsl(50, 42%, 47%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(50, 42%, 47%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 42%, 67%), hsl(50, 42%, 47%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 42%, 47%), hsl(50, 42%, 27%))
hex
background-color: #AA9946;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(50,42%,47%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(50, 42%, 47%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(50, 42%, 47%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(50, 42%, 47%)?
HEX: #AA9946 | RGB: rgb(170, 153, 70) | CMYK: 0%, 10%, 59%, 33% | HSV: 50°, 59%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AA9946?
The complementary color is HSL(230, 42%, 47%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 50°, 170°, and 290°. For analogous combinations, try hues 20° and 80°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(50, 42%, 47%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(50, 42%, 47%); — As HEX: color: #AA9946; — As RGB: color: rgb(170, 153, 70); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(50,42%,47%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(50, 42%, 47%);