Grayish Yellow

The color #5C5E40 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 92, 94, 64 and HSL values of 64°, 19%, 31%.

Color Values for #5C5E40

Below are the different color format representations for #5C5E40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#5C5E40
RGB:
rgb(92,94,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(64,19%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5C5E40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5C5E40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 36.1%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #5C5E40

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 #5C5E40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5C5E40

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

Complementary Colors for #5C5E40

The complementary color for #5C5E40 is #42405E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5C5E40

The analogous colors for #5C5E40 are #5E5140 and #4D5E40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5C5E40

The triadic colors for #5C5E40 are #405C5E and #5E405C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5C5E40

These are the darker variations of #5C5E40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #4A4B33 and #373826. This progression shows how #5C5E40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5C5E40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7D7E66 and #9D9E8C. This progression shows how #5C5E40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5C5E40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5C5E40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5C5E40

Companies and brands that incorporate #5C5E40 in their visual identity.

#5C5E40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5C5E40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5C5E40 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 92, 94, 64 and HSL values of 64°, 19%, 31%.

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