#556257 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556257 is composed of 33.3% red, 38.4% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.2% yellow and 61.6% black. It has a hue angle of 129.2 degrees, a saturation of 7.1% and a lightness of 35.9%. #556257 color hex could be obtained by blending #aac4ae with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 38
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 13
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 62
    CMYK color chart

#556257 color description : Very dark grayish lime green.

#556257 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556257 has RGB values of R:85, G:98, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.13, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.62. Its decimal value is 5595735.

Hex triplet 556257 #556257
RGB Decimal 85, 98, 87 rgb(85,98,87)
RGB Percent 33.3, 38.4, 34.1 rgb(33.3%,38.4%,34.1%)
CMYK 13, 0, 11, 62
HSL 129.2°, 7.1, 35.9 hsl(129.2,7.1%,35.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 129.2°, 13.3, 38.4
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 40.171, -7.39, 4.583
XYZ 9.834, 11.355, 10.69
xyY 0.308, 0.356, 11.355
CIE-LCH 40.171, 8.696, 148.194
CIE-LUV 40.171, -6.522, 6.89
Hunter-Lab 33.697, -6.876, 4.779
Binary 01010101, 01100010, 01010111

Color Schemes with #556257

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Alternatives to #556257

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#556257 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556257

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556257;}
.background {background-color:#556257;}
.border {border:1px solid #556257;}

Shades and Tints of #556257

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, #030303 is the darkest color, while #f8f9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556257

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #556257 is the less saturated color, while #01b61d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556257 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b5e5c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a665e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #726361 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #60676f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #62645b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #67635d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5c6566 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population