Grayish Yellow

The color #555940 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 89, 64 and HSL values of 70°, 16%, 30%.

Color Values for #555940

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HEX:
#555940
RGB:
rgb(85,89,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(70,16%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 28%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555940

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555940. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #555940

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 #555940

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555940

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

Complementary Colors for #555940

The complementary color for #555940 is #444059. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555940

The analogous colors for #555940 are #595140 and #485940. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555940

The triadic colors for #555940 are #405559 and #594055. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555940

These are the darker variations of #555940. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444733 and #333526. This progression shows how #555940 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555940

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777A66 and #999B8C. This progression shows how #555940. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555940

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555940. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555940

Companies and brands that incorporate #555940 in their visual identity.

#555940 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555940. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555940 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 85, 89, 64 and HSL values of 70°, 16%, 30%.

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