Yellow

The color #557617 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 118, 23 and HSL values of 81°, 67%, 28%.

Color Values for #557617

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HEX:
#557617
RGB:
rgb(85,118,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(81,67%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 0%, 81%, 54%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557617

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557617. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 46.3%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #557617

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 #557617

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557617

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

Complementary Colors for #557617

The complementary color for #557617 is #391877. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557617

The analogous colors for #557617 are #776918 and #267718. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557617

The triadic colors for #557617 are #185677 and #771856. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557617

These are the darker variations of #557617. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445E12 and #33470E. This progression shows how #557617 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557617

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #779145 and #99AD74. This progression shows how #557617. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557617

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557617. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557617

Companies and brands that incorporate #557617 in their visual identity.

#557617 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557617. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557617 is a yellow with RGB values of 85, 118, 23 and HSL values of 81°, 67%, 28%.

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