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#555b42

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HEX#555b42
HEX8#555b42ff
RGBrgb(85, 91, 66)
CMYK[0.07,0,0.27,0.64]
Name#555b42
HCL[117.9,15.46,37.49]
oklab[0.46,-0.02,0.03]
Num5593922
HSI[73.29,0.18,0.32]
lab[37.49,-7.24,13.67]
Lighten
#8c956e
Darken
#1e2017
Saturate
#5d6b32
Desaturate
#4e4e4e
Greyscale
#4e4e4e
Brighten
#888e75

Color harmonies of #555b42

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.
#555b42
#42555b
#5b4255

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.
#555b42
#425b54
#48425b
#5b4248

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.
#555b42
#7d8561
#a4b080
#ccda9e
#060604
#2d3023

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.
#555b42
#5b5742
#5a5b42
#555b42
#505b42
#4b5b42

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555b42
#425b4d
#57425b

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
#e7e8e4
#dbdcd7
#ced0c9
#c2c4bc
#b6b9ae
#aaada1
#9ea193
#929686
#868a78
#797e6b
#6d725d
#616750
#555b42

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060705
#0c0d09
#12140e
#181a13
#1e2118
#24271c
#2b2e21
#313426
#373b2a
#3d412f
#434834
#494e39
#4f553d
#555b42

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555b42 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.091 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!
2.961 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 #555b42

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Use #555b42 in CSS

#555b42 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555b42">Background Color</div>
#555b42 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555b42">Text Color</div>
#555b42 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555b42">Border Color</div>
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