Grayish Green

The color #556949 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 105, 73 and HSL values of 98°, 18%, 35%.

Color Values for #556949

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HEX:
#556949
RGB:
rgb(85,105,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(98,18%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 0%, 30%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556949

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556949. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #556949

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 #556949

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556949

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

Complementary Colors for #556949

The complementary color for #556949 is #5E4969. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556949

The analogous colors for #556949 are #656949 and #49694D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556949

The triadic colors for #556949 are #495569 and #694955. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556949

These are the darker variations of #556949. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44543A and #333F2C. This progression shows how #556949 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556949

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77876D and #99A592. This progression shows how #556949. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556949

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556949. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556949

Companies and brands that incorporate #556949 in their visual identity.

#556949 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556949. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556949 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 105, 73 and HSL values of 98°, 18%, 35%.

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