Grayish Green

The color #556B55 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 107, 85 and HSL values of 120°, 11%, 38%.

Color Values for #556B55

Below are the different color format representations for #556B55. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556B55
RGB:
rgb(85,107,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(120,11%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 0%, 21%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556B55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556B55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 42%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #556B55

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 #556B55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556B55

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

Complementary Colors for #556B55

The complementary color for #556B55 is #6C566C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556B55

The analogous colors for #556B55 are #616C56 and #566C61. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556B55

The triadic colors for #556B55 are #56566C and #6C5656. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556B55

These are the darker variations of #556B55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445644 and #334033. This progression shows how #556B55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556B55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778977 and #99A699. This progression shows how #556B55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556B55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556B55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556B55

Companies and brands that incorporate #556B55 in their visual identity.

#556B55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556B55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556B55 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 107, 85 and HSL values of 120°, 11%, 38%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #556B55 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.