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#556961

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HEX#556961
HEX8#556961ff
RGBrgb(85, 105, 97)
CMYK[0.19,0,0.08,0.59]
Name#556961
HCL[167.76,9.51,42.61]
oklab[0.5,-0.03,0.01]
Num5597537
HSI[156.59,0.11,0.38]
lab[42.61,-9.29,2.02]
Lighten
#879d94
Darken
#27312d
Saturate
#427c65
Desaturate
#5f5f5f
Greyscale
#5f5f5f
Brighten
#889c94

Color harmonies of #556961

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.
#556961
#615569
#696155

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.
#556961
#575569
#69555d
#676955

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.
#556961
#779388
#9abeb0
#bce8d7
#101412
#333e3a

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.
#556961
#556959
#55695d
#556961
#556965
#556969

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556961
#555969
#695955

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
#f3f4f4
#e7eae8
#dbdfdd
#ced4d2
#c2c9c7
#b6bfbb
#aab4b0
#9ea9a5
#929f99
#86948e
#798983
#6d7e78
#61746c
#556961

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060807
#0c0f0e
#121715
#181e1c
#1e2623
#242d2a
#2b3531
#313c37
#37443e
#3d4b45
#43534c
#495a53
#4f625a
#556961

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556961 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.867 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!
3.58 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 #556961

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Use #556961 in CSS

#556961 as Background Color in CSS
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#556961 as Text Color in CSS
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#556961 as Border Color in CSS
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