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#555e40

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HEX#555e40
HEX8#555e40ff
RGBrgb(85, 94, 64)
CMYK[0.1,0,0.32,0.63]
Name#555e40
HCL[120.08,18.59,38.39]
oklab[0.47,-0.03,0.04]
Num5594688
HSI[77,0.21,0.32]
lab[38.39,-9.32,16.08]
Lighten
#8b9a6a
Darken
#1e2117
Saturate
#5b6e30
Desaturate
#4f4f4f
Greyscale
#4f4f4f
Brighten
#889173

Color harmonies of #555e40

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.
#555e40
#40555e
#5e4055

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.
#555e40
#405e58
#49405e
#5e4046

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.
#555e40
#7b885d
#a2b37a
#c8dd97
#080906
#2f3323

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.
#555e40
#5e5b40
#5b5e40
#555e40
#4f5e40
#495e40

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555e40
#405e4f
#5b405e

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
#f3f4f1
#e7e8e4
#dbddd6
#ced1c8
#c2c6bb
#b6baad
#aaafa0
#9ea392
#929884
#868c77
#798169
#6d755b
#616a4e
#555e40

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
#181b12
#1e2217
#24281b
#2b2f20
#313625
#373c29
#3d432e
#434a32
#495137
#4f573b
#555e40

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555e40 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.86 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!
3.061 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 #555e40

Some examples of color palettes with #555e40. View more

Use #555e40 in CSS

#555e40 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555e40">Background Color</div>
#555e40 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555e40">Text Color</div>
#555e40 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555e40">Border Color</div>
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