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#555534 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #555534 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#555534 Color Information

#555534 RGB value is (85, 85, 52). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent, 67percent.

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#555534 Color Meaning

Color #555534 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #555534 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #555534 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #555534 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #555534 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #555534 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #555534 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #555534 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#555534
RGB
rgb(85, 85, 52)
HSL
hsl(60°, 24%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 39%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 39%, 33%)
XYZ
7.6146 8.6762 4.5222
Yxy
8.6762 0.3659 0.4169
Hunter Lab
29.4554 -0.1730 0.4276
CIE-Lab
35.3533 -5.8042 19.2787

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#555534 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#555534 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #555534 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#555534

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555534 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#555534

protanopia

#55553c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555534;

Text Color

color: #555534;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555534;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55553440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555534;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555534 0%, #363621 100%);

#555534 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #555534 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.