#557557 Color Information

Hex color code: #557557

#557557 is a neutral green color. In RGB it is (85, 117, 87), and in HSL it is (124°, 16%, 40%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameDark Olive Green
HEX
#557557
RGB
85, 117, 87
HSL
124°, 16%, 40%
CMYK
27%, 0%, 26%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #557557;
background-color: #557557;
border-color: #557557;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #557557;
border: 2px solid #557557;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#557557]
text-[#557557]
border-[#557557]
shadow-[0_0_10px_557557]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #557557, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #557557; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #557557; 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 #557557; background-color: #55755715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #55755720; border-left: 4px solid #557557; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #557557; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #557557 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 117, 87

Red: 85 / Green: 117 / Blue: 87

HSL

124°, 16%, 40%

Hue: 124° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

27%, 0%, 26%, 54%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 26% / Key: 54%

What color is #557557?

#557557 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #557557 to RGB:

rgb(85, 117, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #557557 to HSL:

hsl(124, 16%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #557557 to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 0%, 26%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#557557 is a muted green color with RGB values of 85, 117, 87 and HSL of 124°, 16%, 40%. This green hue evokes nature and harmony, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #557557 is #765674, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #647656.

Use #557557 in CSS: color: #557557 or background-color: #557557. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #557557

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.07:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #557557?

#557557 is a muted green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #557557?

#557557 in RGB is (85, 117, 87) - 85 red, 117 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #557557 in CSS?

Use #557557 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #557557?

#765674 (complementary), #647656 (analogous), and #364A37 (lighter shade) work well with #557557.