Grayish Yellow

The color #555848 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 88, 72 and HSL values of 71°, 10%, 31%.

Color Values for #555848

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HEX:
#555848
RGB:
rgb(85,88,72) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,10%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 18%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555848

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555848. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 34.5%
Blue: 28.2%

Contrast Analysis for #555848

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 #555848

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555848

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

Complementary Colors for #555848

The complementary color for #555848 is #4A4757. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555848

The analogous colors for #555848 are #575247 and #4C5747. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555848

The triadic colors for #555848 are #475457 and #574754. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555848

These are the darker variations of #555848. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44463A and #33352B. This progression shows how #555848 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555848

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77796D and #999B91. This progression shows how #555848. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555848

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555848. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555848

Companies and brands that incorporate #555848 in their visual identity.

#555848 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555848. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555848 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 85, 88, 72 and HSL values of 71°, 10%, 31%.

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