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#556b51

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HEX#556b51
HEX8#556b51ff
RGBrgb(85, 107, 81)
CMYK[0.21,0,0.24,0.58]
Name#556b51
HCL[138.95,18.2,42.82]
oklab[0.5,-0.04,0.03]
Num5598033
HSI[111.79,0.11,0.36]
lab[42.82,-13.72,11.95]
Lighten
#86a082
Darken
#273125
Saturate
#487e3e
Desaturate
#5e5e5e
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#889e84

Color harmonies of #556b51

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.
#556b51
#51556b
#6b5155

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.
#556b51
#51626b
#67516b
#6b5a51

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.
#556b51
#779571
#99c091
#baeab2
#111611
#334031

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.
#556b51
#5f6b51
#5a6b51
#556b51
#516b52
#516b57

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556b51
#516a6b
#6b515f

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
#f3f4f3
#e7eae6
#dbdfda
#ced5cd
#c2cac1
#b6c0b4
#aab5a8
#9eaa9c
#92a08f
#869583
#798b76
#6d806a
#61765d
#556b51

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060806
#0c0f0c
#121711
#181f17
#1e261d
#242e23
#2b3629
#313d2e
#374534
#3d4c3a
#435440
#495c45
#4f634b
#556b51

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556b51 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.82 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!
3.608 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 #556b51

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Use #556b51 in CSS

#556b51 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556b51">Background Color</div>
#556b51 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556b51">Text Color</div>
#556b51 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556b51">Border Color</div>
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