Grayish Green

The color #556856 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 104, 86 and HSL values of 123°, 10%, 37%.

Color Values for #556856

Below are the different color format representations for #556856. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556856
RGB:
rgb(85,104,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(123,10%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 0%, 17%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556856

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556856. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 40.8%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556856

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 #556856

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556856

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

Complementary Colors for #556856

The complementary color for #556856 is #685567. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556856

The analogous colors for #556856 are #5D6855 and #55685F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556856

The triadic colors for #556856 are #565568 and #685655. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556856

These are the darker variations of #556856. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445345 and #333E34. This progression shows how #556856 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556856

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778678 and #99A49A. This progression shows how #556856. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556856

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556856. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556856

Companies and brands that incorporate #556856 in their visual identity.

#556856 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556856. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556856 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 104, 86 and HSL values of 123°, 10%, 37%.

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