Yellow

The color #505E38 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 94, 56 and HSL values of 82°, 25%, 29%.

Color Values for #505E38

Below are the different color format representations for #505E38. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#505E38
RGB:
rgb(80,94,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(82,25%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 0%, 40%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505E38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505E38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #505E38

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 #505E38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505E38

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

Complementary Colors for #505E38

The complementary color for #505E38 is #45375C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505E38

The analogous colors for #505E38 are #5C5837 and #3C5C37. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505E38

The triadic colors for #505E38 are #374F5C and #5C374F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505E38

These are the darker variations of #505E38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404B2D and #303822. This progression shows how #505E38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505E38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737E60 and #969E88. This progression shows how #505E38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505E38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505E38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505E38

Companies and brands that incorporate #505E38 in their visual identity.

#505E38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505E38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505E38 is a yellow with RGB values of 80, 94, 56 and HSL values of 82°, 25%, 29%.

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