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#556B1A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #556B1A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#556B1A Color Information

#556B1A RGB value is (85, 107, 26). The hex color red value is 85, green is 107, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 76°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 76 percent, 58percent.

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#556B1A Color Meaning

Color #556B1A signifies verdant shadow, military stealth, and patient growth. #556B1A muted, olive-tinged green is the color of forest camouflage, lichen on north-facing rocks, and dense underbrush. Psychologically, color #556B1A evokes resilience, adaptation, and a slow, strategic persistence that thrives in low light. #556B1A culturally references military fatigues, survival gear, and the serene, muted palette of temperate woodlands. Spiritually, #556B1A color represents growth through adversity, the wisdom of concealment, and life force operating with quiet, unstoppable determination, embodying a rugged and enduring vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #556B1A 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
#556B1A
RGB
rgb(85, 107, 26)
HSL
hsl(76°, 61%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 76%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(76°, 76%, 42%)
XYZ
9.1905 12.5213 2.9097
Yxy
12.5213 0.3733 0.5086
Hunter Lab
35.3854 -0.8917 1.1185
CIE-Lab
42.0329 -20.6486 40.2622

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green107 / 255 (42%)
42%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#556B1A 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

#556B1A 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 #556B1A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #556B1A 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #556B1A;

Text Color

color: #556B1A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #556B1A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #556B1A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #556B1A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #556B1A 0%, #364410 100%);

#556B1A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #556B1A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.