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#556b61

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HEX#556b61
HEX8#556b61ff
RGBrgb(85, 107, 97)
CMYK[0.21,0,0.09,0.58]
Name#556b61
HCL[164.42,10.84,43.23]
oklab[0.51,-0.03,0.01]
Num5598049
HSI[153,0.12,0.38]
lab[43.23,-10.44,2.91]
Lighten
#879f94
Darken
#28322d
Saturate
#427e63
Desaturate
#606060
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#889e94

Color harmonies of #556b61

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.
#556b61
#61556b
#6b6155

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.
#556b61
#56556b
#6b555f
#6a6b55

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.
#556b61
#779588
#99c0ae
#baead5
#111614
#33403a

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.
#556b61
#556b58
#556b5d
#556b61
#556b65
#556b6a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556b61
#555b6b
#6b5855

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
#ced5d2
#c2cac7
#b6c0bb
#aab5b0
#9eaaa5
#92a099
#86958e
#798b83
#6d8078
#61766c
#556b61

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
#181f1c
#1e2623
#242e2a
#2b3631
#313d37
#37453e
#3d4c45
#43544c
#495c53
#4f635a
#556b61

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556b61 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.735 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!
3.662 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 #556b61

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Use #556b61 in CSS

#556b61 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556b61">Background Color</div>
#556b61 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556b61">Text Color</div>
#556b61 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556b61">Border Color</div>
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