Grayish Yellow

The color #515940 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 89, 64 and HSL values of 79°, 16%, 30%.

Color Values for #515940

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HEX:
#515940
RGB:
rgb(81,89,64)
HSL:
hsl(79,16%,30%)
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 28%, 65%)

Color Composition of #515940

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515940. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #515940

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 #515940

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515940

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

Complementary Colors for #515940

The complementary color for #515940 is #484059. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515940

The analogous colors for #515940 are #595440 and #455940. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515940

The triadic colors for #515940 are #405159 and #594051. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515940

These are the darker variations of #515940. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414733 and #313526. This progression shows how #515940 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515940

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747A66 and #979B8C. This progression shows how #515940. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515940

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515940. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515940

Companies and brands that incorporate #515940 in their visual identity.

#515940 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515940. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515940 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 81, 89, 64 and HSL values of 79°, 16%, 30%.

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