Grayish Yellow

The color #515842 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 88, 66 and HSL values of 79°, 14%, 30%.

Color Values for #515842

Below are the different color format representations for #515842. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#515842
RGB:
rgb(81,88,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(79,14%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 0%, 25%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515842

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515842. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 34.5%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #515842

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 #515842

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515842

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

Complementary Colors for #515842

The complementary color for #515842 is #494257. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515842

The analogous colors for #515842 are #575342 and #465742. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515842

The triadic colors for #515842 are #425057 and #574250. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515842

These are the darker variations of #515842. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414635 and #313528. This progression shows how #515842 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515842

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747968 and #979B8E. This progression shows how #515842. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515842

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515842. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515842

Companies and brands that incorporate #515842 in their visual identity.

#515842 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515842. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515842 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 81, 88, 66 and HSL values of 79°, 14%, 30%.

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