Color swatch image showing #556B3D with RGB(85,107,61) values
Color swatch image showing #556B3D with RGB(85,107,61) values

#556B3D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #556B3D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#556B3D Color Information

#556B3D RGB value is (85, 107, 61). The hex color red value is 85, green is 107, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 89°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 33 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 43 percent, 58 percent.

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#556B3D Color Meaning

Color #556B3D conveys grounded vitality, natural calm, and restorative energy. #556B3D medium-dark green embodies growth, balance, and connection to nature. Color #556B3D psychologically supports focus, emotional stability, and mental refreshment, making #556B3D ideal for work or meditation spaces. Culturally, color #556B3D symbolizes environmental awareness, health, and stability in Western contexts. Eastern traditions associate #556B3D with renewal, prosperity, and harmonious growth. Fengshui interprets #556B3D medium-dark green as harmonizing, supporting restorative energy, and grounding interiors or natural-themed spaces. Spiritually, color #556B3D aligns with the Heart Chakra, enhancing emotional balance, compassion, and calm energy flow. Designers use #556B3D earthy green in interiors, textiles, and natural palettes to convey depth, harmony, and stability. Its medium-dark saturation ensures a visible yet soothing presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #556B3D 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
#556B3D
RGB
rgb(85, 107, 61)
HSL
hsl(89°, 27%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 43%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(89°, 43%, 42%)
XYZ
9.8463 12.7836 6.3634
Yxy
12.7836 0.3396 0.4409
Hunter Lab
35.7542 -0.7659 0.7963
CIE-Lab
42.4354 -17.0494 23.1367

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green107 / 255 (42%)
42%
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#556B3D 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

#556B3D 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 #556B3D 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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#556B3D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #556B3D 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

#556B3D

protanopia

#5f5f48

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #556B3D;

Text Color

color: #556B3D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #556B3D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #556B3D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #556B3D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #556B3D 0%, #344226 100%);

#556B3D Color FAQs

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