Yellow

The color #556235 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 98, 53 and HSL values of 77°, 30%, 30%.

Color Values for #556235

Below are the different color format representations for #556235. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556235
RGB:
rgb(85,98,53) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(77,30%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 0%, 46%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556235

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556235. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 20.8%

Contrast Analysis for #556235

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 #556235

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556235

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

Complementary Colors for #556235

The complementary color for #556235 is #433663. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556235

The analogous colors for #556235 are #635A36 and #3F6336. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556235

The triadic colors for #556235 are #365663 and #633656. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556235

These are the darker variations of #556235. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444E2A and #333B20. This progression shows how #556235 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556235

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77815D and #99A186. This progression shows how #556235. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556235

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556235. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556235

Companies and brands that incorporate #556235 in their visual identity.

#556235 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556235. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556235 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 98, 53 and HSL values of 77°, 30%, 30%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #556235 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.