Dark Yellow

The color #515C20 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 92, 32 and HSL values of 71°, 48%, 24%.

Color Values for #515C20

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HEX:
#515C20
RGB:
rgb(81,92,32) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,48%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 0%, 65%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515C20

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515C20. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 12.5%

Contrast Analysis for #515C20

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 #515C20

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515C20

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

Complementary Colors for #515C20

The complementary color for #515C20 is #2B205B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515C20

The analogous colors for #515C20 are #5B4820 and #325B20. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515C20

The triadic colors for #515C20 are #20505B and #5B2050. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515C20

These are the darker variations of #515C20. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414A1A and #313713. This progression shows how #515C20 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515C20

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747D4D and #979D79. This progression shows how #515C20. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515C20

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515C20. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515C20

Companies and brands that incorporate #515C20 in their visual identity.

#515C20 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515C20. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515C20 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 81, 92, 32 and HSL values of 71°, 48%, 24%.

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