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#556d6f

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HEX#556d6f
HEX8#556d6fff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 111)
CMYK[0.23,0.02,0,0.56]
Name#556d6f
HCL[205.85,9.23,44.26]
oklab[0.52,-0.03,-0.01]
Num5598575
HSI[183.96,0.16,0.4]
lab[44.26,-8.31,-4.03]
Lighten
#87a1a3
Darken
#293435
Saturate
#417e83
Desaturate
#626262
Greyscale
#626262
Brighten
#88a0a2

Color harmonies of #556d6f

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.
#556d6f
#6f556d
#6d6f55

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.
#556d6f
#64556f
#6f5755
#606f55

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.
#556d6f
#769799
#96c0c4
#b7eaee
#141a1a
#344344

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.
#556d6f
#556f67
#556f6c
#556d6f
#55686f
#55636f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d6f
#5c556f
#6f6755

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
#f3f5f5
#e7eaea
#dbe0e0
#ced5d6
#c2cbcc
#b6c0c1
#aab6b7
#9eacad
#92a1a2
#869798
#798c8e
#6d8284
#617779
#556d6f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060808
#0c1010
#121718
#181f20
#1e2728
#242f30
#2b3738
#313e3f
#374647
#3d4e4f
#435657
#495d5f
#4f6567
#556d6f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d6f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.522 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!
3.803 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 #556d6f

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Use #556d6f in CSS

#556d6f as Background Color in CSS
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#556d6f as Text Color in CSS
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#556d6f as Border Color in CSS
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