HSL(55, 74%, 42%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(55,74%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(55, 74%, 42%) | color: hsl(55, 74%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #BAAD1C | color: #BAAD1C | |
| RGB | rgb(186, 173, 28) | color: rgb(186, 173, 28) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 85%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(55, 85%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(55 11% 27%) | color: hwb(55 11% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7359 0.149 103.79) | color: oklch(0.7359 0.149 103.79) | |
| Lab | lab(69.76 -9.9 67.62) | color: lab(69.76 -9.9 67.62) | |
| LCH | lch(69.76 68.34 98.33) | color: lch(69.76 68.34 98.33) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#B4B43F — rgb(180, 180, 63)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B5B648 — rgb(181, 182, 72)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B95B61 — rgb(185, 91, 97)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(55, 74%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(55, 74%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(55, 74%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(55, 74%, 62%), hsl(55, 74%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(55, 74%, 42%), hsl(55, 74%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #BAAD1C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(55,74%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(55, 74%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(55, 74%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(55, 74%, 42%)?
HEX: #BAAD1C | RGB: rgb(186, 173, 28) | CMYK: 0%, 7%, 85%, 27% | HSV: 55°, 85%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BAAD1C?
The complementary color is HSL(235, 74%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 55°, 175°, and 295°. For analogous combinations, try hues 25° and 85°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(55, 74%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(55, 74%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #BAAD1C; — As RGB: color: rgb(186, 173, 28); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(55,74%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(55, 74%, 42%);