#555516
Dark Yellow
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About #555516 Dark Yellow
#555516 is a dark yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 85 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, 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 #555516 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
59%
Saturation
21%
Lightness
Dark Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555516 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555516 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555516 on White
Contrast Ratio7.79:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#555516 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555516 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555516 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 85, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 59%, 21%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 85, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 33.3%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 74%, 67% |
Related Palettes
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