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#555e42

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HEX#555e42
HEX8#555e42ff
RGBrgb(85, 94, 66)
CMYK[0.1,0,0.3,0.63]
Name#555e42
HCL[121.05,17.43,38.43]
oklab[0.47,-0.02,0.04]
Num5594690
HSI[78.35,0.19,0.32]
lab[38.43,-8.99,14.93]
Lighten
#8b996d
Darken
#1f2218
Saturate
#5b6e32
Desaturate
#505050
Greyscale
#505050
Brighten
#889175

Color harmonies of #555e42

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.
#555e42
#42555e
#5e4255

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.
#555e42
#425e59
#4b425e
#5e4247

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.
#555e42
#7b8860
#a2b37e
#c8dd9c
#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.
#555e42
#5e5c42
#5b5e42
#555e42
#4f5e42
#4a5e42

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555e42
#425e51
#5c425e

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
#f3f4f2
#e7e8e4
#dbddd7
#ced1c9
#c2c6bc
#b6baae
#aaafa1
#9ea393
#929886
#868c78
#79816b
#6d755d
#616a50
#555e42

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
#1e2218
#24281c
#2b2f21
#313626
#373c2a
#3d432f
#434a34
#495139
#4f573d
#555e42

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555e42 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.849 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!
3.066 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 #555e42

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Use #555e42 in CSS

#555e42 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555e42">Background Color</div>
#555e42 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555e42">Text Color</div>
#555e42 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555e42">Border Color</div>
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