Color #556E1C Color / Colour Code #556E1C
This page shows the hex color code for color #556e1c (#556E1C). The colour is a green tone with 59% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #556E1C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#556E1C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 48, 78, and 108 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 78, 198, and 318 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #556E1C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 78 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 78 to 123 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 78 with its complement at 258 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #556E1C
Lightness variations at hue 78 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #556E1C
Design Use Cases for #556E1C
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #556E1C strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#556E1C at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#556E1C falls in the green range (hue 78). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #556E1C (hue 78) to its complement at hue 258. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 108. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #556e1c, #351c6d);
CSS Code for #556E1C
Similar Colors
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About Color #556E1C (#556E1C)
#556E1C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 85 red, 110 green, and 28 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 78 degrees with 59% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #556E1C is 93/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 75% yellow, and 57% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #556E1C against white is 5.78:1 and against black is 3.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #351C6D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #556E1C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6D5D1C and #2C6D1C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #556E1C?
- #556E1C is Color #556E1C, a green color (colour) with RGB(85, 110, 28), HSL(78, 59%, 27%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 75%, 57%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #556E1C accessible for text?
- Against white, #556E1C has a contrast ratio of 5.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.63:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #556E1C?
- The complementary colour is #351C6D (hue 258). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6D5D1C and #2C6D1C. The triadic palette adds #1C556D and #6D1C55 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #556E1C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #556e1c; or rgb(85, 110, 28); or hsl(78, 59%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 78 59% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.