#555D4E Color Information
#555D4E RGB value is (85, 93, 78). The hex color red value is 85, green is 93, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 92°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent, 64 percent.
#555D4E Color Meaning
Color #555D4E conveys dignified restraint, understated authority, and structural depth. #555D4E near-black green-gray avoids the starkness of pure black while retaining gravitas, making #555D4E ideal for contexts requiring seriousness without severity. Color #555D4E absorbs light softly, creating visual weight that anchors compositions without overwhelming them. Research in environmental psychology shows that deep, desaturated tones like color #555D4E enhance perceived sophistication in luxury branding and editorial design. Historically, color #555D4E 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 #555D4E represents introspection, hidden knowledge, and the quiet confidence that comes from experience. #555D4E serves as a visual pause—a color that listens before #555D4E speaks.
Color Conversion
Convert #555D4E 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.
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Color Variations
#555D4E 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
#555D4E 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 #555D4E 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #555D4E 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#555D4E Color FAQs
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