#565855 Color Information

Hex color code: #565855

#565855 is a neutral green color. In RGB it is (86, 88, 85), and in HSL it is (100°, 2%, 34%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#565855

RGB

86, 88, 85

HSL

100°, 2%, 34%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 3%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #565855;
background-color: #565855;
border-color: #565855;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #565855;
border: 2px solid #565855;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#565855]
text-[#565855]
border-[#565855]
shadow-[0_0_10px_565855]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #565855, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #565855; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #565855; 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 #565855; background-color: #56585515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #56585520; border-left: 4px solid #565855; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #565855; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #565855 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

86, 88, 85

Red: 86 / Green: 88 / Blue: 85

HSL

100°, 2%, 34%

Hue: 100° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 3%, 65%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 65%

What color is #565855?

#565855 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

575558

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #565855 to RGB:

rgb(86, 88, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #565855 to HSL:

hsl(100, 2%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #565855 to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#565855 is a understated green color with RGB values of 86, 88, 85 and HSL of 100°, 2%, 34%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #565855 is #575558, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #585855.

Use #565855 in CSS: color: #565855 or background-color: #565855. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #565855

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.92:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565855?

#565855 is a understated green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #565855?

#565855 in RGB is (86, 88, 85) - 86 red, 88 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #565855 in CSS?

Use #565855 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #565855?

#575558 (complementary), #585855 (analogous), and #30312F (lighter shade) work well with #565855.