Grayish Yellow

The color #515137 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 81, 55 and HSL values of 60°, 19%, 27%.

Color Values for #515137

Below are the different color format representations for #515137. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#515137
RGB:
rgb(81,81,55) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,19%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 32%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515137

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515137. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 31.8%
Blue: 21.6%

Contrast Analysis for #515137

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 #515137

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515137

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

Complementary Colors for #515137

The complementary color for #515137 is #383852. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515137

The analogous colors for #515137 are #524538 and #455238. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515137

The triadic colors for #515137 are #385252 and #523852. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515137

These are the darker variations of #515137. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41412C and #313121. This progression shows how #515137 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515137

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74745F and #979787. This progression shows how #515137. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515137

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515137. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515137

Companies and brands that incorporate #515137 in their visual identity.

#515137 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515137. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515137 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 81, 81, 55 and HSL values of 60°, 19%, 27%.

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