Yellow

The color #556F36 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 111, 54 and HSL values of 87°, 35%, 32%.

Color Values for #556F36

Below are the different color format representations for #556F36. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556F36
RGB:
rgb(85,111,54) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(87,35%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 51%, 56%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556F36

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556F36. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 21.2%

Contrast Analysis for #556F36

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 #556F36

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556F36

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

Complementary Colors for #556F36

The complementary color for #556F36 is #4F356E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556F36

The analogous colors for #556F36 are #6E6B35 and #386E35. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556F36

The triadic colors for #556F36 are #35546E and #6E3554. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556F36

These are the darker variations of #556F36. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44592B and #334320. This progression shows how #556F36 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556F36

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778C5E and #99A986. This progression shows how #556F36. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556F36

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556F36. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556F36

Companies and brands that incorporate #556F36 in their visual identity.

#556F36 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556F36. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556F36 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 111, 54 and HSL values of 87°, 35%, 32%.

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