#556649 Color Information

Hex color code: #556649

#556649 is a understated green color. In RGB it is (85, 102, 73), and in HSL it is (95°, 17%, 34%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#556649

RGB

85, 102, 73

HSL

95°, 17%, 34%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 28%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556649;
background-color: #556649;
border-color: #556649;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556649;
border: 2px solid #556649;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556649]
text-[#556649]
border-[#556649]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556649]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556649, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556649; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556649; 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 #556649; background-color: #55664915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55664920; border-left: 4px solid #556649; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556649; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556649 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 102, 73

Red: 85 / Green: 102 / Blue: 73

HSL

95°, 17%, 34%

Hue: 95° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 28%, 60%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 28% / Key: 60%

What color is #556649?

#556649 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

594865

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556649 to RGB:

rgb(85, 102, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556649 to HSL:

hsl(95, 17%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556649 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 28%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted green tone, #556649 has RGB (85, 102, 73) and HSL (95°, 17%, 34%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556649 is #594865, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #636548.

Use #556649 in CSS: color: #556649 or background-color: #556649. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556649

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.38:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556649?

#556649 is a muted green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #556649?

#556649 in RGB is (85, 102, 73) - 85 red, 102 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #556649 in CSS?

Use #556649 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556649?

#594865 (complementary), #636548 (analogous), and #2F3928 (lighter shade) work well with #556649.