Color swatch image showing #555546 with RGB(85,85,70) values

#555546 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #555546 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#555546 Color Information

#555546 RGB value is (85, 85, 70). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent, 67 percent.

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#555546 Color Meaning

Color #555546 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #555546 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #555546 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #555546 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #555546 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #555546 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #555546 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #555546 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
#555546
RGB
rgb(85, 85, 70)
HSL
hsl(60°, 10%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 18%, 33%)
XYZ
8.1003 8.8705 7.0796
Yxy
8.8705 0.3368 0.3688
Hunter Lab
29.7834 -0.0916 0.2264
CIE-Lab
35.7337 -2.9557 8.7733

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#555546 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

#555546 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 #555546 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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#555546

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555546 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

#555546

protanopia

#55554a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555546;

Text Color

color: #555546;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555546;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55554640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555546;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555546 0%, #34342b 100%);

#555546 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #555546 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.