#555216
Dark Yellow
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About #555216 Dark Yellow
#555216 is a dark yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 82 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 57°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 21%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #555216 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
57°
Hue
59%
Saturation
21%
Lightness
Dark Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555216 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555216 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555216 on White
Contrast Ratio8.06:1
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Aa#555216 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.6:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555216 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555216 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 82, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(57, 59%, 21%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 82, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 32.2%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 74%, 67% |
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