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#557b42

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HEX#557b42
HEX8#557b42ff
RGBrgb(85, 123, 66)
CMYK[0.31,0,0.46,0.52]
Name#557b42
HCL[132.5,36.51,47.61]
oklab[0.54,-0.07,0.07]
Num5602114
HSI[100.89,0.28,0.36]
lab[47.61,-24.67,26.92]
Lighten
#86b270
Darken
#27391e
Saturate
#4f8e2f
Desaturate
#5b6855
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#88ae75

Color harmonies of #557b42

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.
#557b42
#42557b
#7b4255

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.
#557b42
#42717b
#68427b
#7b4b42

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.
#557b42
#72a559
#90d070
#adfa86
#1a2614
#38502b

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.
#557b42
#6c7b42
#607b42
#557b42
#4a7b42
#427b46

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557b42
#427b73
#7b426c

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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#f3f6f2
#e7ece4
#dbe3d7
#ced9c9
#c2d0bc
#b6c6ae
#aabda1
#9eb493
#92aa86
#86a178
#79976b
#6d8e5d
#618450
#557b42

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060905
#0c1209
#121a0e
#182313
#1e2c18
#24351c
#2b3e21
#314626
#374f2a
#3d582f
#436134
#496939
#4f723d
#557b42

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557b42 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.886 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!
4.298 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 #557b42

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Use #557b42 in CSS

#557b42 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#557b42">Background Color</div>
#557b42 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#557b42">Text Color</div>
#557b42 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#557b42">Border Color</div>
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