#556258 Color Information

Hex color code: #556258

The hex color #556258 is a neutral green with RGB values of (85, 98, 88) and HSL of (134°, 7%, 36%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#556258

RGB

85, 98, 88

HSL

134°, 7%, 36%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 10%, 62%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556258;
background-color: #556258;
border-color: #556258;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556258;
border: 2px solid #556258;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556258]
text-[#556258]
border-[#556258]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556258]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556258, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556258; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556258; 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 #556258; background-color: #55625815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55625820; border-left: 4px solid #556258; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556258; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556258 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 98, 88

Red: 85 / Green: 98 / Blue: 88

HSL

134°, 7%, 36%

Hue: 134° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 10%, 62%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 62%

What color is #556258?

#556258 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

62555F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556258 to RGB:

rgb(85, 98, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556258 to HSL:

hsl(134, 7%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556258 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 0%, 10%, 62%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated green tone, #556258 has RGB (85, 98, 88) and HSL (134°, 7%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556258 is #62555F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #596255.

Use #556258 in CSS: color: #556258 or background-color: #556258. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556258

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556258?

#556258 is a understated green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #556258?

#556258 in RGB is (85, 98, 88) - 85 red, 98 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #556258 in CSS?

Use #556258 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556258?

#62555F (complementary), #596255 (analogous), and #323934 (lighter shade) work well with #556258.