#556F2C

Color Details

HEX
#556F2C
RGB
rgb(85, 111, 44)
HSL
hsl(83, 43%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 0%, 60%, 56%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #556f2c
Contrast 3.70:1 Fail
White on #556f2c
Contrast 5.68:1 AA
#556f2c on Black
Contrast 3.70:1 Fail
#556f2c on White
Contrast 5.68:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#778c56
#99a980
#bbc5ab
#445923
#33431a
#222c12

Complement & Analogous

#452c6d
#336d2c
#6d662c

Triadic

#2c546d
#6d2c54

Monochrome

#222c12 #33431a #556f2c #99a980 #bbc5ab #dde2d5

Analogous

#6d662c #99946b #556f2c #5c8a56 #336d2c #295723

Complementary Mix

#33431a #556f2c #99a980 #452c6d #8676a0 #2d1d47

Nearby Colors

#556f2b
#556f2d
#556f1c
#556f3c

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About #556F2C

#556F2C converts to RGB(85, 111, 44) and HSL(83, 43%, 30%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#556F2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #556F2C?
RGB: 85, 111, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(85, 111, 44)
Is #556F2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #556F2C?
Complement: #452c6d.
Does #556F2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.68:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.70:1 (AA (large text)).