Yellow

The color #858717 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 135, 23 and HSL values of 61°, 71%, 31%.

Color Values for #858717

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HEX:
#858717
RGB:
rgb(133,135,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,71%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 83%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #858717

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #858717. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #858717

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 #858717

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #858717

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

Complementary Colors for #858717

The complementary color for #858717 is #191787. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #858717

The analogous colors for #858717 are #875117 and #4D8717. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #858717

The triadic colors for #858717 are #178587 and #871785. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #858717

These are the darker variations of #858717. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A6C12 and #50510E. This progression shows how #858717 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #858717

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D9F45 and #B6B774. This progression shows how #858717. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #858717

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #858717. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #858717

Companies and brands that incorporate #858717 in their visual identity.

#858717 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #858717. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #858717 is a yellow with RGB values of 133, 135, 23 and HSL values of 61°, 71%, 31%.

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