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#556e63

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HEX#556e63
HEX8#556e63ff
RGBrgb(85, 110, 99)
CMYK[0.23,0,0.1,0.57]
Name#556e63
HCL[165.04,12.11,44.21]
oklab[0.51,-0.03,0.01]
Num5598819
HSI[153.96,0.13,0.38]
lab[44.21,-11.7,3.13]
Lighten
#87a296
Darken
#29342f
Saturate
#418165
Desaturate
#616161
Greyscale
#616161
Brighten
#88a196

Color harmonies of #556e63

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.
#556e63
#63556e
#6e6355

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.
#556e63
#56556e
#6e5560
#6c6e55

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.
#556e63
#769889
#97c3b0
#b8edd6
#131916
#34433d

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.
#556e63
#556e59
#556e5e
#556e63
#556e68
#556e6d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556e63
#555b6e
#6e5955

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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#f3f5f4
#e7eae9
#dbe0de
#ced6d2
#c2cbc7
#b6c1bc
#aab7b1
#9eaca6
#92a29b
#869790
#798d84
#6d8379
#61786e
#556e63

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060807
#0c100e
#121815
#181f1c
#1e2723
#242f2a
#2b3732
#313f39
#374740
#3d4f47
#43564e
#495e55
#4f665c
#556e63

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556e63 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.531 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!
3.797 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 #556e63

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Use #556e63 in CSS

#556e63 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556e63">Background Color</div>
#556e63 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556e63">Text Color</div>
#556e63 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556e63">Border Color</div>
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