Yellow

The color #C5C661 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 198, 97 and HSL values of 61°, 47%, 58%.

Color Values for #C5C661

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HEX:
#C5C661
RGB:
rgb(197,198,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,47%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 51%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5C661

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5C661. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 77.6%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #C5C661

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 #C5C661

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5C661

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

Complementary Colors for #C5C661

The complementary color for #C5C661 is #6362C6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5C661

The analogous colors for #C5C661 are #C69662 and #92C662. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5C661

The triadic colors for #C5C661 are #62C5C6 and #C662C5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5C661

These are the darker variations of #C5C661. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E9E4E and #76773A. This progression shows how #C5C661 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5C661

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1D181 and #DCDDA0. This progression shows how #C5C661. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5C661

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5C661. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C5C661

Companies and brands that incorporate #C5C661 in their visual identity.

#C5C661 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5C661. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5C661 is a yellow with RGB values of 197, 198, 97 and HSL values of 61°, 47%, 58%.

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