Color #554F06 Color / Colour Code #554F06
This page shows the hex color code for color #554f06 (#554F06). The colour is a yellow tone with 87% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #554F06 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#554F06 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 25, 55, and 85 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 55, 175, and 295 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #554F06
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 55 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 55 to 100 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 55 with its complement at 235 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #554F06
Lightness variations at hue 55 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #554F06
Design Use Cases for #554F06
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #554F06 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#554F06 at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its yellow character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Attention & Optimism
#554F06 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 55). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #554F06 (hue 55) to its complement at hue 235. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 85. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #554f06, #060d56);
CSS Code for #554F06
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About Color #554F06 (#554F06)
#554F06 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 85 red, 79 green, and 6 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 55 degrees with 87% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #554F06 is 72/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 93% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #554F06 against white is 8.38:1 and against black is 2.51:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #060D56 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #554F06. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #562706 and #355606, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #554F06?
- #554F06 is Color #554F06, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(85, 79, 6), HSL(55, 87%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 93%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 72/255.
- Is #554F06 accessible for text?
- Against white, #554F06 has a contrast ratio of 8.38:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.51:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #554F06?
- The complementary colour is #060D56 (hue 235). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #562706 and #355606. The triadic palette adds #06564F and #4F0656 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #554F06 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #554f06; or rgb(85, 79, 6); or hsl(55, 87%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 55 87% 18%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.