Grayish Green

The color #557E56 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 126, 86 and HSL values of 121°, 19%, 41%.

Color Values for #557E56

Below are the different color format representations for #557E56. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#557E56
RGB:
rgb(85,126,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(121,19%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(33%, 0%, 32%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557E56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557E56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #557E56

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 #557E56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557E56

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

Complementary Colors for #557E56

The complementary color for #557E56 is #7C557C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557E56

The analogous colors for #557E56 are #687C55 and #557C69. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557E56

The triadic colors for #557E56 are #55557C and #7C5555. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557E56

These are the darker variations of #557E56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #446545 and #334C34. This progression shows how #557E56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557E56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #779878 and #99B29A. This progression shows how #557E56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557E56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557E56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557E56

Companies and brands that incorporate #557E56 in their visual identity.

#557E56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557E56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557E56 is a grayish green with RGB values of 85, 126, 86 and HSL values of 121°, 19%, 41%.

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