Yellow

The color #556523 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 101, 35 and HSL values of 75°, 49%, 27%.

Color Values for #556523

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HEX:
#556523
RGB:
rgb(85,101,35) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,49%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 0%, 65%, 60%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556523

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556523. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 13.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556523

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 #556523

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556523

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

Complementary Colors for #556523

The complementary color for #556523 is #342367. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556523

The analogous colors for #556523 are #675623 and #346723. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556523

The triadic colors for #556523 are #235667 and #672356. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556523

These are the darker variations of #556523. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44511C and #333D15. This progression shows how #556523 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556523

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77844F and #99A37B. This progression shows how #556523. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556523

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556523. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556523

Companies and brands that incorporate #556523 in their visual identity.

#556523 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556523. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556523 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 101, 35 and HSL values of 75°, 49%, 27%.

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