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#555e41

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HEX#555e41
HEX8#555e41ff
RGBrgb(85, 94, 65)
CMYK[0.1,0,0.31,0.63]
Name#555e41
HCL[120.55,18.01,38.41]
oklab[0.47,-0.02,0.04]
Num5594689
HSI[77.65,0.2,0.32]
lab[38.41,-9.15,15.51]
Lighten
#8b996c
Darken
#1e2217
Saturate
#5b6e31
Desaturate
#4f4f4f
Greyscale
#4f4f4f
Brighten
#889174

Color harmonies of #555e41

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.
#555e41
#41555e
#5e4155

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.
#555e41
#415e58
#4a415e
#5e4146

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.
#555e41
#7b885e
#a2b37c
#c8dd99
#080906
#2f3324

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.
#555e41
#5e5b41
#5b5e41
#555e41
#4f5e41
#495e41

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555e41
#415e50
#5b415e

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
#ced1c9
#c2c6bb
#b6baae
#aaafa0
#9ea392
#929885
#868c77
#79816a
#6d755c
#616a4f
#555e41

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
#181b13
#1e2217
#24281c
#2b2f21
#313625
#373c2a
#3d432e
#434a33
#495138
#4f573c
#555e41

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555e41 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.855 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!
3.064 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 #555e41

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Use #555e41 in CSS

#555e41 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555e41">Background Color</div>
#555e41 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555e41">Text Color</div>
#555e41 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555e41">Border Color</div>
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