#5F6600

A dark, vivid yellow closely aligning with Olive.

About #5F6600

When working with digital screens, the color #5F6600 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Olive. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 102, and 0.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 7% C, 0% M, 100% Y, and 60% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5F6600
RGB95, 102, 0
HSL64.1°, 100.0%, 20.0%
CMYK7%, 0%, 100%, 60%
HSV64.1°, 100.0%, 40.0%
LAB41.1, -14.4, 47.5
XYZ9.5, 11.9, 1.8
Decimal6252032

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.39:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.88:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F6600; }
.text-color { color: #5F6600; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F6600; }

Similar Colors

Olive
#808000