analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#805500 — Chocolate
#805500 is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 40° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #805500
- fffaf0
- ffeac1
- ffdb92
- ffcb63
- ffbb34
- ffac05
- d58e00
- a66f00
- 775000
- 483000
- 191100
Color schemes using #805500
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#805500 FAQ
What color is #805500?
#805500 is a shade of chocolate in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 100% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #805500?
#805500 is rgb(128, 85, 0) in RGB, hsl(40, 100%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 100%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #805500?
White text on this background reaches 6.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #805500?
Its direct complement is #002B80. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #006A80 and #150080 gives you contrast without the vibration.