Yellow

The color #515F21 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 95, 33 and HSL values of 74°, 48%, 25%.

Color Values for #515F21

Below are the different color format representations for #515F21. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#515F21
RGB:
rgb(81,95,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(74,48%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 0%, 65%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515F21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515F21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 37.3%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #515F21

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 #515F21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515F21

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

Complementary Colors for #515F21

The complementary color for #515F21 is #2F215E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515F21

The analogous colors for #515F21 are #5E4E21 and #315E21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515F21

The triadic colors for #515F21 are #21505E and #5E2150. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515F21

These are the darker variations of #515F21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414C1A and #313914. This progression shows how #515F21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515F21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747F4D and #979F7A. This progression shows how #515F21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515F21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515F21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515F21

Companies and brands that incorporate #515F21 in their visual identity.

#515F21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515F21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515F21 is a yellow with RGB values of 81, 95, 33 and HSL values of 74°, 48%, 25%.

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