Yellow

The color #556440 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 100, 64 and HSL values of 85°, 22%, 32%.

Color Values for #556440

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HEX:
#556440
RGB:
rgb(85,100,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(85,22%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 0%, 36%, 61%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556440

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556440. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #556440

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 #556440

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556440

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

Complementary Colors for #556440

The complementary color for #556440 is #4F4064. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556440

The analogous colors for #556440 are #646140 and #436440. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556440

The triadic colors for #556440 are #405564 and #644055. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556440

These are the darker variations of #556440. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445033 and #333C26. This progression shows how #556440 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556440

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778366 and #99A28C. This progression shows how #556440. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556440

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556440. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556440

Companies and brands that incorporate #556440 in their visual identity.

#556440 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556440. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556440 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 100, 64 and HSL values of 85°, 22%, 32%.

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