#556B3D Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Olive Green
What is hex #556B3D Color?
The color name of hex code #556B3D is Dark Olive Green. The RGB values are (85, 107, 61) which means it is composed of
34% red, 42% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:0 Y:43 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556B3D has a hue of 89°, 43% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
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 #556B3D Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Olive Green |
| RGB Values | (85, 107, 61) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 0%, 43%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (89°, 43%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666633 |
| Inverse Color | #AA94C2 [Glossy Grape] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5753 C |
| Closest RAL | 6025 [Fern green] |
| Complementary Color | #533D6B [English Violet] |
| #556B3D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #545454 |
| Desaturated | #545454 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5F5F5F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A2A2A2 |
Hex #556B3D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556B3D is #533D6B which is called English Violet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556B3D color is offered by #533D6B. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #556B3D are #3E6B3D and #6B6A3D, called Deep Moss Green and Mustard Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556B3D 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #556B3D are #3D3E6B (American Blue) and #6A3D6B (Imperial). 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.
Triadic Palette
#556B3D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3D556B (Police Blue) and #6B3D55 (Halayà Úbe) along with #556B3D, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #556B3D has #3D556B (Police Blue), #533D6B (English Violet) and #6B533D (Mud). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #556B3D contains #3D6B6A (Deep Space Sparkle), #533D6B (English Violet) and #6B3D3E (Deep Coffee). 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.
Hex #556B3D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556B3D 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 556B3D Color
Tints
778964- 889777
- 99A68B
- AAB59E
- BBC4B1
- CCD3C5
- DDE1D8
- EEF0EC
Tones
- 5E6F4A
- 627151
- 667358
- 6B765F
- 6F7865
- 737A6C
- 777C73
- 7C7E79
Shades
- 445631
- 3C4B2B
- 334025
- 2B361F
- 222B18
- 1A2012
- 11150C
- 090B06
#556B3D Color Patterns
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#556B3D Gingham Checks
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#556B3D Honeycomb Pattern
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#556B3D Houndstooth Pattern
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#556B3D Plaid Pattern
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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.
