#555D3F Color Meaning and Information

#555D3F Color Information

#555D3F RGB value is (85, 93, 63). The hex color red value is 85, green is 93, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 76°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent, 64percent.

#555D3F

rgb(85, 93, 63)

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#555D3F Color Meaning

Color #555D3F conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #555D3F deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #555D3F enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #555D3F for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #555D3F represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #555D3F to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #555D3F embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #555D3F 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

#555D3F

RGB

rgb(85, 93, 63)

HSL

hsl(76°, 19%, 31%)

CMYK

cmyk(9%, 0%, 32%, 64%)

HSV

hsv(76°, 32%, 36%)

XYZ

8.5579 10.1189 6.2047

Yxy

10.1189 0.3439 0.4067

Hunter Lab

31.8102 -0.3134 0.4513

CIE-Lab

38.0549 -8.8935 16.2348

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green93 / 255 (36%)

36%

Blue63 / 255 (25%)

25%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)

64%

Color Variations

#555D3F 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

#555D3F 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 #555D3F 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:#555D3F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.94:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.94:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.94:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555D3F 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

#555D3F

protanopia

#585946

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555D3F;

Text Color

color: #555D3F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555D3F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #555D3F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555D3F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555D3F 0%, #353a28 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #555D3F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.