Grayish Yellow

The color #656B55 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 101, 107, 85 and HSL values of 76°, 11%, 38%.

Color Values for #656B55

Below are the different color format representations for #656B55. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#656B55
RGB:
rgb(101,107,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(76,11%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 21%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #656B55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #656B55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 39.6%
Green: 42%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #656B55

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 #656B55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #656B55

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

Complementary Colors for #656B55

The complementary color for #656B55 is #5C566C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #656B55

The analogous colors for #656B55 are #6C6756 and #5B6C56. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #656B55

The triadic colors for #656B55 are #56666C and #6C5666. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #656B55

These are the darker variations of #656B55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #515644 and #3D4033. This progression shows how #656B55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #656B55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #848977 and #A3A699. This progression shows how #656B55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #656B55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #656B55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #656B55

Companies and brands that incorporate #656B55 in their visual identity.

#656B55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #656B55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #656B55 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 101, 107, 85 and HSL values of 76°, 11%, 38%.

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