Dark Yellow

The color #556416 is a dark yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 100, 22 and HSL values of 72°, 64%, 24%.

Color Values for #556416

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HEX:
#556416
RGB:
rgb(85,100,22) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,64%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 0%, 78%, 61%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556416

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556416. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 8.6%

Contrast Analysis for #556416

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 #556416

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556416

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

Complementary Colors for #556416

The complementary color for #556416 is #261664. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556416

The analogous colors for #556416 are #644D16 and #2E6416. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556416

The triadic colors for #556416 are #165564 and #641655. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556416

These are the darker variations of #556416. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445012 and #333C0D. This progression shows how #556416 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556416

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778345 and #99A273. This progression shows how #556416. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556416

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556416. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556416

Companies and brands that incorporate #556416 in their visual identity.

#556416 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556416. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556416 is a dark yellow with RGB values of 85, 100, 22 and HSL values of 72°, 64%, 24%.

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