#556C6F Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet
What is hex #556C6F Color?
The color name of hex code #556C6F is Cadet. The RGB values are (85, 108, 111) which means it is composed of
28% red, 36% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:3 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556C6F has a hue of 187°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
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 #556C6F Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet |
| RGB Values | (85, 108, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 3%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 23%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AA9390 [Grullo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 431 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6F5855 [Wenge] |
| #556C6F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #656565 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #556C6F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556C6F is #6F5855 which is called Wenge. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556C6F color is offered by #6F5855. 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 #556C6F are #555F6F and #556F65, called Black Coral and Stormcloud, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556C6F 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 #556C6F are #6F555F (Wenge) and #6F6555 (Boy Red). 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
#556C6F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F556C (Granite Gray) and #6C6F55 (Axolotl) along with #556C6F, 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 #556C6F has #6F556C (Granite Gray), #6F5855 (Wenge) and #556F58 (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #556C6F contains #65556F (Granite Gray), #6F5855 (Wenge) and #5F6F55 (Axolotl). 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 #556C6F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556C6F 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 556C6F Color
Tints
77898C- 88989A
- 99A7A9
- AAB6B7
- BBC4C5
- CCD3D4
- DDE2E2
- EEF0F1
Tones
- 5E7072
- 627274
- 667476
- 6B7678
- 6F7879
- 737A7B
- 777C7D
- 7C7E7E
Shades
- 445659
- 3C4C4E
- 334143
- 2B3638
- 222B2C
- 1A2021
- 111616
- 090B0B
#556C6F Color Patterns
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#556C6F Gingham Checks
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#556C6F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#556C6F Polka Dots Pattern
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#556C6F Honeycomb Pattern
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#556C6F Leaves Pattern
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#556C6F Houndstooth Pattern
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#556C6F Trellis Pattern
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#556C6F Plaid Pattern
#556C6F Color Interior Ideas
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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.
