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Darkolivegreen Color — #556B2F

Complete color reference for #556B2F: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#556B2F
RGBrgb(85, 107, 47)
HSLhsl(82, 39%, 30%)
HSVhsv(82, 56%, 42%)
CMYKC:21% M:0% Y:56% K:58%
CSS Colordarkolivegreen
Decimal5597999
Luminance0.1265

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#556B2F on White
Ratio: 5.95:1 — AA
#556B2F on Black
Ratio: 3.53:1 — AA Large
White on #556B2F
Ratio: 5.95:1 — AA
Black on #556B2F
Ratio: 3.53:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F7F8F5
100#E6E9E0
200#CCD3C1
300#B3BCA1
400#919F78
500#556B2F
600#445626
700#33401C
800#222B13
900#151B0C

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #556B2F?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(85, 107, 47). The red channel is 85, green is 107, and blue is 47 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #556B2F?

The HSL value is hsl(82, 39%, 30%). Hue is 82°, saturation is 39%, and lightness is 30%.

Does #556B2F meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #556B2F achieves a 5.95:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.53:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #556B2F?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #556B2F is #452F6A.