#555540 Color Meaning and Information

#555540 Color Information

#555540 RGB value is (85, 85, 64). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent, 67percent.

#555540

rgb(85, 85, 64)

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#555540 Color Meaning

Color #555540 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #555540 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #555540 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #555540 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #555540 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #555540 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #555540 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #555540 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

#555540

RGB

rgb(85, 85, 64)

HSL

hsl(60°, 14%, 29%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 67%)

HSV

hsv(60°, 25%, 33%)

XYZ

7.9202 8.7985 6.1313

Yxy

8.7985 0.3466 0.3851

Hunter Lab

29.6623 -0.1220 0.3015

CIE-Lab

35.5933 -3.9932 12.2953

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Blue64 / 255 (25%)

25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Color Variations

#555540 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

#555540 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 #555540 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#555540

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.61:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.61:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.61:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555540 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

#555540

protanopia

#555545

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555540;

Text Color

color: #555540;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555540;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55554040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555540;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555540 0%, #353528 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #555540 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.