Dark Yellow

The color #515527 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 85, 39 and HSL values of 65°, 37%, 24%.

Color Values for #515527

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HEX:
#515527
RGB:
rgb(81,85,39) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,37%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 54%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515527

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515527. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 15.3%

Contrast Analysis for #515527

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 #515527

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515527

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

Complementary Colors for #515527

The complementary color for #515527 is #2A2754. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515527

The analogous colors for #515527 are #544127 and #395427. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515527

The triadic colors for #515527 are #275054 and #542750. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515527

These are the darker variations of #515527. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41441F and #313317. This progression shows how #515527 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515527

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747752 and #97997D. This progression shows how #515527. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515527

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515527. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515527

Companies and brands that incorporate #515527 in their visual identity.

#515527 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515527. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515527 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 81, 85, 39 and HSL values of 65°, 37%, 24%.

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