#5F501D

A dark, moderate yellow closely aligning with Darkolivegreen.

About #5F501D

The hex code #5F501D represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Darkolivegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 80, and 29.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 16% Magenta, 69% Yellow, and 63% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5F501D
RGB95, 80, 29
HSL46.4°, 53.2%, 24.3%
CMYK0%, 16%, 69%, 63%
HSV46.4°, 69.5%, 37.3%
LAB34.5, -0.4, 31.5
XYZ7.8, 8.3, 2.3
Decimal6246429

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.65:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F501D; }
.text-color { color: #5F501D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F501D; }

Similar Colors

Darkolivegreen
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