Yellow

The color #556E25 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 37 and HSL values of 81°, 50%, 29%.

Color Values for #556E25

Below are the different color format representations for #556E25. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556E25
RGB:
rgb(85,110,37) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(81,50%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 66%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556E25

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556E25. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 14.5%

Contrast Analysis for #556E25

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 #556E25

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556E25

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

Complementary Colors for #556E25

The complementary color for #556E25 is #3F256F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556E25

The analogous colors for #556E25 are #6F6425 and #306F25. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556E25

The triadic colors for #556E25 are #25556F and #6F2555. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556E25

These are the darker variations of #556E25. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44581E and #334216. This progression shows how #556E25 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556E25

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778B51 and #99A87C. This progression shows how #556E25. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556E25

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556E25. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556E25

Companies and brands that incorporate #556E25 in their visual identity.

#556E25 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556E25. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556E25 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 110, 37 and HSL values of 81°, 50%, 29%.

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