#856E38
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #856E38 Yellow
#856E38 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 110 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, 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 #856E38 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
42°
Hue
41%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856E38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856E38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856E38 on White
Contrast Ratio4.9:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#856E38 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856E38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856E38 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 110, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 41%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 110, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 43.1%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 17%, 58%, 48% |
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