#856B38
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #856B38 Yellow
#856B38 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 107 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 40°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 37%.
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 #856B38 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
40°
Hue
41%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856B38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856B38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856B38 on White
Contrast Ratio5.05:1
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Aa#856B38 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.16:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856B38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856B38 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 107, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(40, 41%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 107, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 42.0%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 20%, 58%, 48% |
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