Yellow

The color #516B2E is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 107, 46 and HSL values of 86°, 40%, 30%.

Color Values for #516B2E

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HEX:
#516B2E
RGB:
rgb(81,107,46) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(86,40%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 0%, 57%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516B2E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516B2E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 18%

Contrast Analysis for #516B2E

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 #516B2E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516B2E

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

Complementary Colors for #516B2E

The complementary color for #516B2E is #482E6B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516B2E

The analogous colors for #516B2E are #6B672E and #326B2E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516B2E

The triadic colors for #516B2E are #2E516B and #6B2E51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516B2E

These are the darker variations of #516B2E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415625 and #31401C. This progression shows how #516B2E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516B2E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748958 and #97A682. This progression shows how #516B2E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516B2E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516B2E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516B2E

Companies and brands that incorporate #516B2E in their visual identity.

#516B2E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516B2E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516B2E is a yellow with RGB values of 81, 107, 46 and HSL values of 86°, 40%, 30%.

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