Yellow

The color #556E3A is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 58 and HSL values of 89°, 31%, 33%.

Color Values for #556E3A

Below are the different color format representations for #556E3A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556E3A
RGB:
rgb(85,110,58) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(89,31%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 47%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556E3A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556E3A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 22.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556E3A

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 #556E3A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556E3A

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

Complementary Colors for #556E3A

The complementary color for #556E3A is #533A6E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556E3A

The analogous colors for #556E3A are #6E6D3A and #3B6E3A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556E3A

The triadic colors for #556E3A are #3A556E and #6E3A55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556E3A

These are the darker variations of #556E3A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44582E and #334223. This progression shows how #556E3A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556E3A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778B61 and #99A889. This progression shows how #556E3A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556E3A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556E3A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556E3A

Companies and brands that incorporate #556E3A in their visual identity.

#556E3A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556E3A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556E3A is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 110, 58 and HSL values of 89°, 31%, 33%.

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