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#555242

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HEX#555242
HEX8#555242ff
RGBrgb(85, 82, 66)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.22,0.67]
Name#555242
HCL[100.55,10.02,34.72]
oklab[0.44,0,0.03]
Num5591618
HSI[51.56,0.15,0.3]
lab[34.72,-1.83,9.85]
Lighten
#8e896f
Darken
#1c1b15
Saturate
#645c33
Desaturate
#4b4b4b
Greyscale
#4b4b4b
Brighten
#888575

Color harmonies of #555242

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#555242
#425552
#524255

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#555242
#425548
#424555
#55424e

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#555242
#807b63
#aaa484
#d4cda5
#fff6c6
#2a2921

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#555242
#554a42
#554e42
#555242
#545542
#505542

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555242
#425543
#4a4255

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f3f3f2
#e7e6e4
#dbdad7
#cecec9
#c2c1bc
#b6b5ae
#aaa9a1
#9e9c93
#929086
#868378
#79776b
#6d6b5d
#615e50
#555242

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060605
#0c0c09
#12120e
#181713
#1e1d18
#24231c
#2b2921
#312f26
#37352a
#3d3b2f
#434034
#494639
#4f4c3d
#555242

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555242 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.86 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
2.672 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #555242

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Use #555242 in CSS

#555242 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555242">Background Color</div>
#555242 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555242">Text Color</div>
#555242 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555242">Border Color</div>
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