Yellow

The color #516236 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 98, 54 and HSL values of 83°, 29%, 30%.

Color Values for #516236

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HEX:
#516236
RGB:
rgb(81,98,54) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(83,29%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 0%, 45%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516236

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516236. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 21.2%

Contrast Analysis for #516236

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 #516236

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516236

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

Complementary Colors for #516236

The complementary color for #516236 is #473663. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516236

The analogous colors for #516236 are #635E36 and #3B6336. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516236

The triadic colors for #516236 are #365263 and #633652. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516236

These are the darker variations of #516236. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414E2B and #313B20. This progression shows how #516236 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516236

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74815E and #97A186. This progression shows how #516236. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516236

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516236. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516236

Companies and brands that incorporate #516236 in their visual identity.

#516236 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516236. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516236 is a yellow with RGB values of 81, 98, 54 and HSL values of 83°, 29%, 30%.

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