#555855 Color Information

Hex color code: #555855

A neutral green shade, #555855 appears as (85, 88, 85) in RGB and (120°, 2%, 34%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#555855

RGB

85, 88, 85

HSL

120°, 2%, 34%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 3%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555855;
background-color: #555855;
border-color: #555855;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555855;
border: 2px solid #555855;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555855]
text-[#555855]
border-[#555855]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555855]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555855, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555855; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555855; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #555855; background-color: #55585515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55585520; border-left: 4px solid #555855; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #555855; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555855 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 88, 85

Red: 85 / Green: 88 / Blue: 85

HSL

120°, 2%, 34%

Hue: 120° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 3%, 65%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 65%

What color is #555855?

#555855 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

585558

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555855 to RGB:

rgb(85, 88, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555855 to HSL:

hsl(120, 2%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555855 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#555855 is a neutral green color with RGB values of 85, 88, 85 and HSL of 120°, 2%, 34%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555855 is #585558, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #575855.

Use #555855 in CSS: color: #555855 or background-color: #555855. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555855

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.91:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555855?

#555855 is a neutral green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #555855?

#555855 in RGB is (85, 88, 85) - 85 red, 88 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #555855 in CSS?

Use #555855 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555855?

#585558 (complementary), #575855 (analogous), and #2F312F (lighter shade) work well with #555855.