Grayish Yellow

The color #656555 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 101, 101, 85 and HSL values of 60°, 9%, 36%.

Color Values for #656555

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HEX:
#656555
RGB:
rgb(101,101,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,9%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 60%) Copied!

Color Composition of #656555

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #656555. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 39.6%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #656555

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 #656555

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #656555

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

Complementary Colors for #656555

The complementary color for #656555 is #545464. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #656555

The analogous colors for #656555 are #645C54 and #5C6454. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #656555

The triadic colors for #656555 are #546464 and #645464. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #656555

These are the darker variations of #656555. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #515144 and #3D3D33. This progression shows how #656555 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #656555

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #848477 and #A3A399. This progression shows how #656555. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #656555

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #656555. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #656555

Companies and brands that incorporate #656555 in their visual identity.

#656555 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #656555. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #656555 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 101, 101, 85 and HSL values of 60°, 9%, 36%.

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