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What color is 556256?

The RGB color code for color number #556256 is RGB(85, 98, 86). In the RGB color model, #556256 has a red value of 85, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 61.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 124.6° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #556256 has a hue of 124.6° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 38.4 % brightness/value.



Color 556256 is cool or warm?

Color 556256 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #556256? (For interior and product design)

556256 has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#556256

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #556256 with dark and light Color




Is #556256 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 556256 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #556256 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 98, 86)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
98 (38.4%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.27%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.24%
Key
61.57%

HSL

HSL(124.62deg, 7.1 %, 35.9 %)

Hue
124.62°
Saturation
7.10 %.
Lightness
35.88 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 135, 138)
Red
110 (42.9%)
Yellow
135 (53.1%)
Blue
138 (54.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
124.62°
Saturation
13.27 %.
Brightness / Value
38.43 %.

HWB

H: 124.62°

W: 33.33 %

B: 61.57 %

XYZ

X : 9.79

Y : 11.34

Z : 10.48

YXY

Y1 : 11.34

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 61.57%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 11.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.1G 3.9/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 40.14

A : -7.6

B : 5.16

CIE-Lch

L : 40.14

C : 9.18

H : 145.83

CIE-Luv

L : 40.14

U : -6.49

V : 7.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.67

A : -7.01

B : 5.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #556256


Here are the colors similar to 556256. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#465945
Gray Asparagus
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 556256.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 556256.


#59695D
PANTONE 4199 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#61685A
PANTONE 4193 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#5A6C61
PANTONE 4200 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#50685D
PANTONE 4201 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 556256.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 556256.


#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 556256.


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #556256


Here are the paint colors similar to 556256. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #556256 to Behr


#536255
Northern Glen (MQ6-14)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#5C685E
Pine Mountain (N420-6)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#4D6052
Congo (PPU11-20)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#4D5F4F
Vine Leaf (N400-7)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #556256 to Benjamin Moore


#515D51
Dakota Shadow (448)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#586251
Backwoods (469)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#535F4E
Boreal Forest (AF-480)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#565D4F
Vintage Vogue (462)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #556256 to PPG Paints


#54645C
Obligation (PPG1135-7)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#50594F
Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#4F6450
Still Searching (PPG13-31)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #556256 to Dunn-Edwards


#53665A
Deep in the Jungle (DE 5720)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#4F5A51
Hidden Forest (DE 6301)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#495A4C
Greener Pastures (DET 529)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#5F6957
Italian Basil (DE 6287)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #556256 to Valspar


#4F5B51
Sherwood Forest (8003-34G)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#515A4D
Capers (T608)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#485A50
Jade Sea (V099-6)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#4B5847
Treeline (5006-4C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 556256 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #556256 to Sherwin Williams


#626E60
Basil (SW 6194)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#5E6259
Pewter Green (SW 6208)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#45584D
Billiard Green (SW 0016)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#556256 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



556256
Feldgrau*

625561
Quartz Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #556256?

Color that best contrast with #556256 is #625561, color name is Quartz Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #556256?

Complementary or Opposite color for #556256 is #625561, color name is Quartz Gray*.





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