#556F5B Hex Code
Color Name: Axolotl
What is hex #556F5B Color?
The color name of hex code #556F5B is Axolotl. The RGB values are (85, 111, 91) which means it is composed of
30% red, 39% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:0 Y:18 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556F5B has a hue of 134°, 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 #556F5B Color Codes
| Color Name | Axolotl |
| RGB Values | (85, 111, 91) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 0%, 18%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (134°, 23%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AA90A4 [Heliotrope Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7009 [Green grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6F5569 [Deep Taupe] |
| #556F5B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #606060 |
| Desaturated | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #656565 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #556F5B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556F5B is #6F5569 which is called Deep Taupe. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556F5B color is offered by #6F5569. 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 #556F5B are #556F68 and #5C6F55, called Stormcloud and Axolotl, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556F5B 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 #556F5B are #68556F (Granite Gray) and #6F555C (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.
Triadic Palette
#556F5B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5B556F (Black Coral) and #6F5B55 (Wenge) along with #556F5B, 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 #556F5B has #5B556F (Black Coral), #6F5569 (Deep Taupe) and #696F55 (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 #556F5B contains #555C6F (Black Coral), #6F5569 (Deep Taupe) and #6F6855 (Boy Red). 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 #556F5B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556F5B 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 556F5B Color
Tints
778C7C- 889A8C
- 99A99D
- AAB7AD
- BBC5BD
- CCD4CE
- DDE2DE
- EEF1EF
Tones
- 5E7262
- 627466
- 66766A
- 6B786E
- 6F7971
- 737B75
- 777D79
- 7C7E7C
Shades
- 445949
- 3C4E40
- 334337
- 2B382E
- 222C24
- 1A211B
- 111612
- 090B09
#556F5B Color Patterns
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#556F5B Gingham Checks
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#556F5B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#556F5B Polka Dots Pattern
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#556F5B Honeycomb Pattern
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#556F5B Leaves Pattern
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#556F5B Houndstooth Pattern
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#556F5B Trellis Pattern
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#556F5B 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.
