HSL(59, 55%, 53%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(59,55%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(59, 55%, 53%) | color: hsl(59, 55%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #C9C745 | color: #C9C745 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 199, 69) | color: rgb(201, 199, 69) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 66%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(59, 66%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(59 27% 21%) | color: hwb(59 27% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8076 0.1485 108.45) | color: oklch(0.8076 0.1485 108.45) | |
| Lab | lab(78.28 -15.01 62.6) | color: lab(78.28 -15.01 62.6) | |
| LCH | lch(78.28 64.37 103.48) | color: lch(78.28 64.37 103.48) |
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)
#C8C864 — rgb(200, 200, 100)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C86C — rgb(200, 200, 108)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C97D83 — rgb(201, 125, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(59, 55%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(59, 55%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(59, 55%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(59, 55%, 73%), hsl(59, 55%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(59, 55%, 53%), hsl(59, 55%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #C9C745;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(59,55%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(59, 55%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(59, 55%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(59, 55%, 53%)?
HEX: #C9C745 | RGB: rgb(201, 199, 69) | CMYK: 0%, 1%, 66%, 21% | HSV: 59°, 66%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9C745?
The complementary color is HSL(239, 55%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 59°, 179°, and 299°. For analogous combinations, try hues 29° and 89°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(59, 55%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(59, 55%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #C9C745; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 199, 69); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(59,55%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(59, 55%, 53%);