Yellow

The color #C5C56D is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 197, 109 and HSL values of 60°, 43%, 60%.

Color Values for #C5C56D

Below are the different color format representations for #C5C56D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C5C56D
RGB:
rgb(197,197,109) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,43%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 45%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5C56D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5C56D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 77.3%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #C5C56D

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 #C5C56D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5C56D

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

Complementary Colors for #C5C56D

The complementary color for #C5C56D is #6D6DC5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5C56D

The analogous colors for #C5C56D are #C5996D and #99C56D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5C56D

The triadic colors for #C5C56D are #6DC5C5 and #C56DC5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5C56D

These are the darker variations of #C5C56D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E9E57 and #767641. This progression shows how #C5C56D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5C56D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1D18A and #DCDCA7. This progression shows how #C5C56D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5C56D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5C56D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C5C56D

Companies and brands that incorporate #C5C56D in their visual identity.

#C5C56D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5C56D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5C56D is a yellow with RGB values of 197, 197, 109 and HSL values of 60°, 43%, 60%.

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