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#556855 Hex Code

Color Name: Ebony

What is hex #556855 Color?

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The color name of hex code #556855 is Ebony. The RGB values are (85, 104, 85) which means it is composed of 31% red, 38% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:0 Y:18 K:59. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556855 has a hue of 120°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 41%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #556855 Color Codes

Color NameEbony
RGB Values(85, 104, 85)
CMYK Values(18%, 0%, 18%, 59%)
HSV/HSB Values(120°, 18%, 41%)
Closest Web Safe#666666
Inverse Color#AA97AA [Heliotrope Gray]
Closest Pantone®425 C
Closest RAL7009 [Green grey]
Complementary Color#685568 [Granite Gray]
#556855 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#5B5B5B
Desaturated#5F5F5F
Weighted Average (Most Common)#606060
Weighted Average (Luma)#636363
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#A1A1A1

Hex #556855 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 556855. Complementary color is 685568

Complementary Palette

The complement of #556855 is #685568 which is called Granite Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556855 color is offered by #685568. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (556855, 55685F and 5F6855)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #556855 are #55685F and #5F6855, called Stormcloud and Ebony, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556855 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (556855, 5F5568 and 68555F)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #556855 are #5F5568 (Black Coral) and #68555F (Wenge). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (556855, 555568 and 685555)

Triadic Palette

#556855 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #555568 (Independence) and #685555 (Wenge) along with #556855, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (556855, 555568, 685568 and 686855)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #556855 has #555568 (Independence), #685568 (Granite Gray) and #686855 (Axolotl). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (556855, 555F68, 685568 and 685F55)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #556855 contains #555F68 (Black Coral), #685568 (Granite Gray) and #685F55 (Wenge). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Hex #556855 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #556855 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 556855 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 778677778677
  • Transparent 889588889588
  • Transparent 99A49999A499
  • Transparent AAB4AAAAB4AA
  • Transparent BBC3BBBBC3BB
  • Transparent CCD2CCCCD2CC
  • Transparent DDE1DDDDE1DD
  • Transparent EEF0EEEEF0EE

Tones

  • Transparent 5E6D5E5E6D5E
  • Transparent 626F62626F62
  • Transparent 667266667266
  • Transparent 6B746B6B746B
  • Transparent 6F766F6F766F
  • Transparent 737973737973
  • Transparent 777B77777B77
  • Transparent 7C7E7C7C7E7C

Shades

  • Transparent 445344445344
  • Transparent 3C493C3C493C
  • Transparent 333E33333E33
  • Transparent 2B342B2B342B
  • Transparent 222A22222A22
  • Transparent 1A1F1A1A1F1A
  • Transparent 111511111511
  • Transparent 090A09090A09

#556855 Color Patterns

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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.