Grayish Yellow

The color #565B40 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 91, 64 and HSL values of 71°, 17%, 30%.

Color Values for #565B40

Below are the different color format representations for #565B40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#565B40
RGB:
rgb(86,91,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,17%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #565B40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #565B40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #565B40

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 #565B40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #565B40

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

Complementary Colors for #565B40

The complementary color for #565B40 is #443F5A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #565B40

The analogous colors for #565B40 are #5A513F and #485A3F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #565B40

The triadic colors for #565B40 are #3F555A and #5A3F55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #565B40

These are the darker variations of #565B40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454933 and #343726. This progression shows how #565B40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #565B40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #787C66 and #9A9D8C. This progression shows how #565B40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #565B40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #565B40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #565B40

Companies and brands that incorporate #565B40 in their visual identity.

#565B40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #565B40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #565B40 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 86, 91, 64 and HSL values of 71°, 17%, 30%.

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