Grayish Yellow

The color #505D40 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 93, 64 and HSL values of 87°, 18%, 31%.

Color Values for #505D40

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HEX:
#505D40
RGB:
rgb(80,93,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(87,18%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 31%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505D40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505D40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 36.5%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #505D40

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #505D40

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505D40

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #505D40

The complementary color for #505D40 is #4E415D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505D40

The analogous colors for #505D40 are #5D5C41 and #425D41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505D40

The triadic colors for #505D40 are #41505D and #5D4150. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505D40

These are the darker variations of #505D40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404A33 and #303826. This progression shows how #505D40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505D40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737D66 and #969E8C. This progression shows how #505D40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505D40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505D40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505D40

Companies and brands that incorporate #505D40 in their visual identity.

#505D40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505D40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505D40 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 80, 93, 64 and HSL values of 87°, 18%, 31%.

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