#556856 Color Information

Hex color code: #556856

The hex color #556856 is a subtle green with RGB values of (85, 104, 86) and HSL of (123°, 10%, 37%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#556856

RGB

85, 104, 86

HSL

123°, 10%, 37%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 17%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556856;
background-color: #556856;
border-color: #556856;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556856;
border: 2px solid #556856;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556856]
text-[#556856]
border-[#556856]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556856]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556856, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556856; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556856; 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 #556856; background-color: #55685615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55685620; border-left: 4px solid #556856; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556856; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556856 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 104, 86

Red: 85 / Green: 104 / Blue: 86

HSL

123°, 10%, 37%

Hue: 123° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 17%, 59%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 59%

What color is #556856?

#556856 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

685567

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556856 to RGB:

rgb(85, 104, 86)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556856 to HSL:

hsl(123, 10%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556856 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 17%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced green tone, #556856 has RGB (85, 104, 86) and HSL (123°, 10%, 37%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556856 is #685567, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5D6855.

Use #556856 in CSS: color: #556856 or background-color: #556856. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556856

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.50:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556856?

#556856 is a balanced green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #556856?

#556856 in RGB is (85, 104, 86) - 85 red, 104 green, and 86 blue.

How to use #556856 in CSS?

Use #556856 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556856?

#685567 (complementary), #5D6855 (analogous), and #323E33 (lighter shade) work well with #556856.