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#556c51

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HEX#556c51
HEX8#556c51ff
RGBrgb(85, 108, 81)
CMYK[0.21,0,0.25,0.58]
Name#556c51
HCL[139.06,18.9,43.14]
oklab[0.5,-0.04,0.03]
Num5598289
HSI[112.11,0.11,0.36]
lab[43.14,-14.28,12.39]
Lighten
#86a182
Darken
#273225
Saturate
#487f3e
Desaturate
#5e5e5e
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#889f84

Color harmonies of #556c51

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.
#556c51
#51556c
#6c5155

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.
#556c51
#51626c
#68516c
#6c5a51

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.
#556c51
#769671
#98c191
#b9ebb1
#121711
#344131

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.
#556c51
#606c51
#5a6c51
#556c51
#516c52
#516c58

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556c51
#516b6c
#6c5160

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
#f3f5f3
#e7eae6
#dbe0da
#ced5cd
#c2cbc1
#b6c0b4
#aab6a8
#9eab9c
#92a18f
#869683
#798c76
#6d816a
#61775d
#556c51

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
#1e271d
#242e23
#2b3629
#313e2e
#374534
#3d4d3a
#435540
#495d45
#4f644b
#556c51

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556c51 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.753 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!
3.65 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 #556c51

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Use #556c51 in CSS

#556c51 as Background Color in CSS
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#556c51 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556c51">Text Color</div>
#556c51 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556c51">Border Color</div>
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