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Maximum contrast — logos, CTAs, bold pairs
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Yellows
Pestilence
Psychology
This challenging shade evokes feelings of unease and decay, suggesting a sense of foreboding or historical hardship.
History & Origin
Dark, desaturated yellows and browns were historically associated with disease and famine, often appearing in allegorical art depicting suffering.
Combinations
Harmonious pairings from this color. Click any swatch to copy.
Values & Conversions
Copy any format — sRGB, print, and perceptual OKLCH.
CSS
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast for the pairings designers use most.
Recommended
Readable body text at this size.
5.72:1AA
Use black text for body copy, labels, and controls.
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All pairings
Aa
White on color
3.67:1AA Large
Aa
Black on color
5.72:1AA
Aa
Color on white
3.67:1AA Large
Aa
Color on black
5.72:1AA
Variations
Shades, tints, and tones in 10% steps — built for real UI states.
Darker steps for hover, shadow, and pressed states.
Design token scale
50–950 ramp for systems workColor vision
How this color reads under common forms of color vision deficiency.
Similar colors
Perceptually closest named colors in the library.