#556717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556717 is composed of 33.3% red, 40.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 59.6% black. It has a hue angle of 73.5 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 24.7%. #556717 color hex could be obtained by blending #aace2e with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666600.

    • R 33
    • G 40
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 0
    • Y 78
    • K 60
    CMYK color chart

#556717 color description : Very dark yellow [Olive tone].

#556717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556717 has RGB values of R:85, G:103, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.6. Its decimal value is 5596951.

Hex triplet 556717 #556717
RGB Decimal 85, 103, 23 rgb(85,103,23)
RGB Percent 33.3, 40.4, 9 rgb(33.3%,40.4%,9%)
CMYK 17, 0, 78, 60
HSL 73.5°, 63.5, 24.7 hsl(73.5,63.5%,24.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 73.5°, 77.7, 40.4
Web Safe 666600 #666600
CIE-LAB 40.725, -18.728, 40.16
XYZ 8.751, 11.694, 2.607
xyY 0.38, 0.507, 11.694
CIE-LCH 40.725, 44.312, 115.001
CIE-LUV 40.725, -8.207, 42.286
Hunter-Lab 34.196, -14.163, 19.418
Binary 01010101, 01100111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #556717

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Alternatives to #556717

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#556717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556717

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556717

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060702 is the darkest color, while #fbfdf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #40403e is the less saturated color, while #607a04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556717 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #575b4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746821 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806328 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66676f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68671d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #706422 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #60674f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population