#556b12 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556b12 is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 7.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 83.2% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 74.8 degrees, a saturation of 71.2% and a lightness of 24.5%. #556b12 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad624 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666600.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 0
    • Y 83
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#556b12 color description : Very dark yellow [Olive tone].

#556b12 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556b12 has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:18 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0, Y:0.83, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 5597970.

Hex triplet 556b12 #556b12
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 18 rgb(85,107,18)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 7.1 rgb(33.3%,42%,7.1%)
CMYK 21, 0, 83, 58
HSL 74.8°, 71.2, 24.5 hsl(74.8,71.2%,24.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 74.8°, 83.2, 42
Web Safe 666600 #666600
CIE-LAB 41.985, -21.088, 43.107
XYZ 9.113, 12.49, 2.503
xyY 0.378, 0.518, 12.49
CIE-LCH 41.985, 47.988, 116.068
CIE-LUV 41.985, -10.442, 45.176
Hunter-Lab 35.342, -15.82, 20.54
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 00010010

Color Schemes with #556b12

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Alternatives to #556b12

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#556b12 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556b12

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556b12

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, #050601 is the darkest color, while #fbfdf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556b12

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #3f403d is the less saturated color, while #5c7904 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556b12 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #595d4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776b1c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846625 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #676b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b6b18 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #73671e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #606b4f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population