HSL(50, 70%, 42%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(50,70%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(50, 70%, 42%) | color: hsl(50, 70%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #B69D20 | color: #B69D20 | |
| RGB | rgb(182, 157, 32) | color: rgb(182, 157, 32) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 82%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(50, 82%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(50 13% 29%) | color: hwb(50 13% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6981 0.1354 96.79) | color: oklch(0.6981 0.1354 96.79) | |
| Lab | lab(65.09 -3.12 62.48) | color: lab(65.09 -3.12 62.48) | |
| LCH | lch(65.09 62.56 92.86) | color: lch(65.09 62.56 92.86) |
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)
#ABAB3E — rgb(171, 171, 62)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ADAF46 — rgb(173, 175, 70)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B5565B — rgb(181, 86, 91)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(50, 70%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(50, 70%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(50, 70%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 70%, 62%), hsl(50, 70%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 70%, 42%), hsl(50, 70%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #B69D20;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(50,70%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(50, 70%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(50, 70%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(50, 70%, 42%)?
HEX: #B69D20 | RGB: rgb(182, 157, 32) | CMYK: 0%, 14%, 82%, 29% | HSV: 50°, 82%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B69D20?
The complementary color is HSL(230, 70%, 42%). 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, 70%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(50, 70%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #B69D20; — As RGB: color: rgb(182, 157, 32); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(50,70%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(50, 70%, 42%);