#556B2A Color Meaning and Information

#556B2A Color Information

#556B2A RGB value is (85, 107, 42). The hex color red value is 85, green is 107, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 80°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 61 percent, 58 percent.

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#556B2A Color Meaning

Color #556B2A signifies nascent strength, camouflaged potential, and muted awakening. #556B2A dark, olive-yellow is identical to Dark Olive Green, suggesting the first robust buds of spring in a forest, military equipment in foliage, and resilient new growth. Psychologically, color #556B2A promotes patience, strategic development, and a vitality that is strong but deliberately understated. #556B2A culturally references early spring landscapes, utilitarian design, and the colors of survival and preparedness. Spiritually, #556B2A color represents promise with protection, growth that is wise to danger, and life force expressed with cautious confidence, embodying a prudent and potent energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #556B2A 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

#556B2A

RGB

rgb(85, 107, 42)

HSL

hsl(80°, 44%, 29%)

CMYK

cmyk(21%, 0%, 61%, 58%)

HSV

hsv(80°, 61%, 42%)

XYZ

9.4219 12.6139 4.1286

Yxy

12.6139 0.3601 0.4821

Hunter Lab

35.5161 -0.8477 1.0056

CIE-Lab

42.1756 -19.3530 33.1116

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green107 / 255 (42%)

42%

Blue42 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow61 / 100 (61%)

61%

Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Color Variations

#556B2A 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

#556B2A 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 #556B2A 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:#556B2A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #556B2A 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

#556B2A

protanopia

#5f5f3a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #556B2A;

Text Color

color: #556B2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #556B2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #556B2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #556B2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #556B2A 0%, #35421a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #556B2A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.