Grayish Green

The color #556559 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 101, 89 and HSL values of 135°, 9%, 36%.

Color Values for #556559

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HEX:
#556559
RGB:
rgb(85,101,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(135,9%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 0%, 12%, 60%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556559

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556559. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #556559

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #556559

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556559

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #556559

The complementary color for #556559 is #645460. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556559

The analogous colors for #556559 are #586454 and #546460. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556559

The triadic colors for #556559 are #585464 and #645854. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556559

These are the darker variations of #556559. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445147 and #333D35. This progression shows how #556559 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556559

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77847A and #99A39B. This progression shows how #556559. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556559

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556559. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556559

Companies and brands that incorporate #556559 in their visual identity.

#556559 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556559. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556559 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 101, 89 and HSL values of 135°, 9%, 36%.

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