Color picker

#555a42

Conversion

HEX#555a42
HEX8#555a42ff
RGBrgb(85, 90, 66)
CMYK[0.06,0,0.27,0.65]
Name#555a42
HCL[116.65,14.82,37.18]
oklab[0.46,-0.02,0.03]
Num5593666
HSI[71.39,0.18,0.32]
lab[37.18,-6.65,13.24]
Lighten
#8c946e
Darken
#1d1f17
Saturate
#5e6a32
Desaturate
#4e4e4e
Greyscale
#4e4e4e
Brighten
#888d75

Color harmonies of #555a42

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.
#555a42
#42555a
#5a4255

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.
#555a42
#425a53
#47425a
#5a4249

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.
#555a42
#7d8461
#a5af80
#cdd9a0
#050504
#2d2f23

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.
#555a42
#5a5542
#5a5a42
#555a42
#505a42
#4b5a42

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555a42
#425a4c
#55425a

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
#e7e7e4
#dbdcd7
#ced0c9
#c2c4bc
#b6b8ae
#aaada1
#9ea193
#929586
#868978
#797d6b
#6d725d
#616650
#555a42

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060605
#0c0d09
#12130e
#181a13
#1e2018
#24271c
#2b2d21
#313326
#373a2a
#3d402f
#434734
#494d39
#4f543d
#555a42

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555a42 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.174 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!
2.927 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 #555a42

Some examples of color palettes with #555a42. View more

Use #555a42 in CSS

#555a42 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555a42">Background Color</div>
#555a42 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555a42">Text Color</div>
#555a42 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555a42">Border Color</div>
My Collection
Palettes

No palettes yet

Colors

No colors yet

Gradients

No gradients yet