Yellow

The color #556A3E is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 106, 62 and HSL values of 89°, 26%, 33%.

Color Values for #556A3E

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HEX:
#556A3E
RGB:
rgb(85,106,62) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(89,26%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 0%, 42%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556A3E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556A3E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 24.3%

Contrast Analysis for #556A3E

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 #556A3E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556A3E

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

Complementary Colors for #556A3E

The complementary color for #556A3E is #533E6A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556A3E

The analogous colors for #556A3E are #6A693E and #3F6A3E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556A3E

The triadic colors for #556A3E are #3E556A and #6A3E55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556A3E

These are the darker variations of #556A3E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445532 and #334025. This progression shows how #556A3E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556A3E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778865 and #99A68B. This progression shows how #556A3E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556A3E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556A3E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556A3E

Companies and brands that incorporate #556A3E in their visual identity.

#556A3E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556A3E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556A3E is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 106, 62 and HSL values of 89°, 26%, 33%.

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