Color swatch image showing #55554C with RGB(85,85,76) values

#55554C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #55554C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#55554C Color Information

#55554C RGB value is (85, 85, 76). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent, 67 percent.

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#55554C Color Meaning

Color #55554C conveys dignified restraint, understated authority, and structural depth. #55554C near-black green-gray avoids the starkness of pure black while retaining gravitas, making #55554C ideal for contexts requiring seriousness without severity. Color #55554C absorbs light softly, creating visual weight that anchors compositions without overwhelming them. Research in environmental psychology shows that deep, desaturated tones like color #55554C enhance perceived sophistication in luxury branding and editorial design. Historically, color #55554C references the dense tropical hardwood once prized for musical instruments and fine furniture, symbolizing craftsmanship and endurance. Unlike cooler charcoals, its subtle olive undertone adds organic nuance, suggesting a connection to forest shadows and aged patina. Spiritually, color #55554C represents introspection, hidden knowledge, and the quiet confidence that comes from experience. #55554C serves as a visual pause—a color that listens before #55554C speaks.

Color Conversion

Convert #55554C 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
#55554C
RGB
rgb(85, 85, 76)
HSL
hsl(60°, 6%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 11%, 33%)
XYZ
8.2993 8.9501 8.1276
Yxy
8.9501 0.3270 0.3527
Hunter Lab
29.9167 -0.0577 0.1426
CIE-Lab
35.8880 -1.8333 5.2521

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#55554C 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

#55554C 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 #55554C 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.

#FFFFFF
#55554C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55554C 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

#55554C

protanopia

#55554e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55554C;

Text Color

color: #55554C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55554C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55554C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #55554C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55554C 0%, #35352f 100%);

#55554C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #55554C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.