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#556b5f

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HEX#556b5f
HEX8#556b5fff
RGBrgb(85, 107, 95)
CMYK[0.21,0,0.11,0.58]
Name#556b5f
HCL[159.64,11.6,43.17]
oklab[0.51,-0.03,0.01]
Num5598047
HSI[147,0.11,0.38]
lab[43.17,-10.88,4.04]
Lighten
#879f92
Darken
#28322d
Saturate
#427e5d
Desaturate
#606060
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#889e92

Color harmonies of #556b5f

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.
#556b5f
#5f556b
#6b5f55

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.
#556b5f
#55566b
#6b5561
#6b6a55

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.
#556b5f
#779585
#99c0aa
#baead0
#111614
#334039

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.
#556b5f
#556b56
#556b5b
#556b5f
#556b63
#556b68

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556b5f
#555d6b
#6b5655

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.
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#f3f4f4
#e7eae8
#dbdfdd
#ced5d1
#c2cac6
#b6c0ba
#aab5af
#9eaaa4
#92a098
#86958d
#798b81
#6d8076
#61766a
#556b5f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060807
#0c0f0e
#121714
#181f1b
#1e2622
#242e29
#2b3630
#313d36
#37453d
#3d4c44
#43544b
#495c51
#4f6358
#556b5f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556b5f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.746 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!
3.655 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 #556b5f

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Use #556b5f in CSS

#556b5f as Background Color in CSS
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#556b5f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556b5f">Text Color</div>
#556b5f as Border Color in CSS
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