Grayish Green

The color #556A5B is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 106, 91 and HSL values of 137°, 11%, 37%.

Color Values for #556A5B

Below are the different color format representations for #556A5B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556A5B
RGB:
rgb(85,106,91)
HSL:
hsl(137,11%,37%)
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 0%, 14%, 58%)

Color Composition of #556A5B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556A5B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 35.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556A5B

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 #556A5B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556A5B

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

Complementary Colors for #556A5B

The complementary color for #556A5B is #695463. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556A5B

The analogous colors for #556A5B are #586954 and #546964. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556A5B

The triadic colors for #556A5B are #5A5469 and #695A54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556A5B

These are the darker variations of #556A5B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445549 and #334037. This progression shows how #556A5B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556A5B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77887C and #99A69D. This progression shows how #556A5B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556A5B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556A5B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#556A5B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556A5B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556A5B is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 106, 91 and HSL values of 137°, 11%, 37%.

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