≈ Green Not Found
#424607 is closest to Green Not Found in our library. Green Not Found (#424607) is a dark, moderately saturated yellow with a warm feel. It has a hue angle of 64° and a lightness of 38%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.
About this color
What Green Not Found looks like, feels like and where it works.
Description
Green Not Found (#424607) is a dark, moderately saturated yellow with a warm feel. It has a hue angle of 64° and a lightness of 38%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.
Psychology
Yellow is the brightest hue and the quickest to attract the eye. It feels cheerful and hopeful, but bright yellows tire the eye in large areas and need dark partners for text. As a dark shade, Green Not Found feels weighty and serious.
Meaning
Yellow means sunshine and joy, and also caution: it is the color of warning signs and taxis because it is seen from far away. Muted golds suggest warmth and value.
Why use this color
Green Not Found is an easy supporting color. It carries white text well, so it works as a button, header or badge background. Pair it with its tints and shades for a complete scale.
Applications
- Highlights, badges and notices
- Travel and education
- Warning and caution signs
- Accents on dark backgrounds
History
Early yellows were ochre and orpiment, an arsenic sulfide. Chrome yellow, introduced in the early 1800s, became famous in Van Gogh's sunflowers.
Accessibility
White text on Green Not Found has a contrast ratio of 9.94:1 (AAA); black text has 2.11:1 (fails). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text and interface parts. Do not rely on color alone to carry meaning: pair it with text, an icon or a pattern.
Variations of Green Not Found
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Color harmonies of Green Not Found
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Color blindness simulator
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