Yellow

The color #555536 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 85, 54 and HSL values of 60°, 22%, 27%.

Color Values for #555536

Below are the different color format representations for #555536. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555536
RGB:
rgb(85,85,54) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,22%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 36%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555536

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555536. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 21.2%

Contrast Analysis for #555536

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 #555536

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555536

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

Complementary Colors for #555536

The complementary color for #555536 is #363654. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555536

The analogous colors for #555536 are #544536 and #455436. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555536

The triadic colors for #555536 are #365454 and #543654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555536

These are the darker variations of #555536. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44442B and #333320. This progression shows how #555536 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555536

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77775E and #999986. This progression shows how #555536. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555536

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555536. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555536

Companies and brands that incorporate #555536 in their visual identity.

#555536 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555536. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555536 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 85, 54 and HSL values of 60°, 22%, 27%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #555536 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.