Grayish Yellow

The color #555A40 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 90, 64 and HSL values of 72°, 17%, 30%.

Color Values for #555A40

Below are the different color format representations for #555A40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555A40
RGB:
rgb(85,90,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,17%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 29%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555A40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555A40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 35.3%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #555A40

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 #555A40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555A40

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

Complementary Colors for #555A40

The complementary color for #555A40 is #453F5A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555A40

The analogous colors for #555A40 are #5A523F and #475A3F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555A40

The triadic colors for #555A40 are #3F545A and #5A3F54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555A40

These are the darker variations of #555A40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444833 and #333626. This progression shows how #555A40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555A40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777B66 and #999C8C. This progression shows how #555A40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555A40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555A40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555A40

Companies and brands that incorporate #555A40 in their visual identity.

#555A40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555A40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555A40 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 85, 90, 64 and HSL values of 72°, 17%, 30%.

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