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#556e4e

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HEX#556e4e
HEX8#556e4eff
RGBrgb(85, 110, 78)
CMYK[0.23,0,0.29,0.57]
Name#556e4e
HCL[136.84,21.84,43.7]
oklab[0.51,-0.04,0.04]
Num5598798
HSI[107.99,0.14,0.36]
lab[43.7,-15.93,14.94]
Lighten
#86a47e
Darken
#273224
Saturate
#4a813b
Desaturate
#5e5e5e
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#88a181

Color harmonies of #556e4e

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.
#556e4e
#4e556e
#6e4e55

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.
#556e4e
#4e656e
#674e6e
#6e574e

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.
#556e4e
#76986c
#97c38a
#b8eda8
#131912
#344330

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.
#556e4e
#626e4e
#5b6e4e
#556e4e
#4f6e4e
#4e6e54

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556e4e
#4e6e6d
#6e4e62

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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#f3f5f2
#e7eae6
#dbe0d9
#ced6cc
#c2cbc0
#b6c1b3
#aab7a7
#9eac9a
#92a28d
#869781
#798d74
#6d8367
#61785b
#556e4e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060806
#0c100b
#121811
#181f16
#1e271c
#242f21
#2b3727
#313f2d
#374732
#3d4f38
#43563d
#495e43
#4f6648
#556e4e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556e4e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.635 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!
3.727 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 #556e4e

Some examples of color palettes with #556e4e. View more

Use #556e4e in CSS

#556e4e as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556e4e">Background Color</div>
#556e4e as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556e4e">Text Color</div>
#556e4e as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556e4e">Border Color</div>
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