Grayish Green

The color #556E59 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 89 and HSL values of 130°, 13%, 38%.

Color Values for #556E59

Below are the different color format representations for #556E59. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556E59
RGB:
rgb(85,110,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(130,13%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 19%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556E59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556E59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #556E59

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 #556E59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556E59

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

Complementary Colors for #556E59

The complementary color for #556E59 is #6D5469. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556E59

The analogous colors for #556E59 are #5D6D54 and #546D65. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556E59

The triadic colors for #556E59 are #59546D and #6D5954. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556E59

These are the darker variations of #556E59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445847 and #334235. This progression shows how #556E59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556E59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778B7A and #99A89B. This progression shows how #556E59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556E59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556E59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556E59

Companies and brands that incorporate #556E59 in their visual identity.

#556E59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556E59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556E59 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 110, 89 and HSL values of 130°, 13%, 38%.

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