#556D00 Hex Code
Color Name: Avocado
What is hex #556D00 Color?
The color name of hex code #556D00 is Avocado. The RGB values are (85, 109, 0) which means it is composed of
44% red, 56% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:0 Y:100 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556D00 has a hue of 73°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 43%.
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.
Download Avocado Solid Color Background
Hex #556D00 Color Codes
| Color Name | Avocado |
| RGB Values | (85, 109, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 0%, 100%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (73°, 100%, 43%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666600 |
| Inverse Color | #AA92FF [Bright Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 378 C |
| Closest RAL | 8008 [Olive brown] |
| Complementary Color | #18006D [Deep Violet] |
| #556D00 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #414141 |
| Desaturated | #373737 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A0A0A0 |
Hex #556D00 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556D00 is #18006D which is called Deep Violet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556D00 color is offered by #18006D. 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 #556D00 are #1F6D00 and #6D4F00, called Metallic Green and Violin Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556D00 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 #556D00 are #001F6D (Catalina Blue) and #4E006D (Indigo). 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
#556D00 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00556D (Dark Cerulean) and #6D0055 (Imperial Purple) along with #556D00, 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 #556D00 has #00556D (Dark Cerulean), #18006D (Deep Violet) and #6D1800 (Kenyan Copper). 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 #556D00 contains #006D4F (Bangladesh Green), #18006D (Deep Violet) and #6D001F (Burgundy). 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 #556D00 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556D00 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 556D00 Color
Tints
778A33- 88994D
- 99A766
- AAB680
- BBC599
- CCD3B3
- DDE2CC
- EEF0E6
Tones
- 5E711A
- 627326
- 667533
- 6B7740
- 6F784D
- 737A5A
- 777C66
- 7C7E73
Shades
- 445700
- 3C4C00
- 334100
- 2B3700
- 222C00
- 1A2100
- 111600
- 090B00
#556D00 Color Patterns
-
#556D00 Gingham Checks
-
#556D00 Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#556D00 Polka Dots Pattern
-
#556D00 Honeycomb Pattern
-
#556D00 Leaves Pattern
-
#556D00 Houndstooth Pattern
-
#556D00 Trellis Pattern
-
#556D00 Plaid Pattern
#556D00 Color Interior Ideas
#556D00 Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#556D00 Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#556D00 Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#556D00 Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
