HSL(56, 50%, 59%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(56,50%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(56, 50%, 59%) | color: hsl(56, 50%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #CBC462 | color: #CBC462 | |
| RGB | rgb(203, 196, 98) | color: rgb(203, 196, 98) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 52%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(56, 52%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(56 38% 20%) | color: hwb(56 38% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8059 0.1207 105.1) | color: oklch(0.8059 0.1207 105.1) | |
| Lab | lab(77.91 -10.59 49.49) | color: lab(77.91 -10.59 49.49) | |
| LCH | lch(77.91 50.61 102.08) | color: lch(77.91 50.61 102.08) |
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)
#C8C87A — rgb(200, 200, 122)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C97F — rgb(200, 201, 127)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CB8C91 — rgb(203, 140, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(56, 50%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(56, 50%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(56, 50%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(56, 50%, 79%), hsl(56, 50%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(56, 50%, 59%), hsl(56, 50%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #CBC462;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(56,50%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(56, 50%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(56, 50%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(56, 50%, 59%)?
HEX: #CBC462 | RGB: rgb(203, 196, 98) | CMYK: 0%, 3%, 52%, 20% | HSV: 56°, 52%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #CBC462?
The complementary color is HSL(236, 50%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 56°, 176°, and 296°. For analogous combinations, try hues 26° and 86°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(56, 50%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(56, 50%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #CBC462; — As RGB: color: rgb(203, 196, 98); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(56,50%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(56, 50%, 59%);