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#556d5e

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HEX#556d5e
HEX8#556d5eff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 94)
CMYK[0.22,0,0.14,0.57]
Name#556d5e
HCL[155.81,13.4,43.77]
oklab[0.51,-0.03,0.01]
Num5598558
HSI[141.79,0.11,0.38]
lab[43.77,-12.23,5.49]
Lighten
#87a191
Darken
#28342d
Saturate
#428059
Desaturate
#616161
Greyscale
#616161
Brighten
#88a091

Color harmonies of #556d5e

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.
#556d5e
#5e556d
#6d5e55

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.
#556d5e
#55586d
#6d5564
#6d6a55

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.
#556d5e
#769783
#97c2a7
#b8eccc
#131815
#344239

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.
#556d5e
#566d55
#556d59
#556d5e
#556d63
#556d68

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d5e
#555f6d
#6d5556

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
#f3f5f4
#e7eae8
#dbe0dd
#ced5d1
#c2cbc6
#b6c0ba
#aab6af
#9eaca3
#92a198
#86978c
#798c81
#6d8275
#61776a
#556d5e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060807
#0c100d
#121714
#181f1b
#1e2722
#242f28
#2b372f
#313e36
#37463c
#3d4e43
#43564a
#495d51
#4f6557
#556d5e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d5e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.622 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!
3.735 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 #556d5e

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Use #556d5e in CSS

#556d5e as Background Color in CSS
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#556d5e as Text Color in CSS
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#556d5e as Border Color in CSS
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