#556B2B

#556B2B

Color Values

HEX

#556B2B

RGB

85, 107, 43

HSL

80.6, 42.7%, 29.4%

HSV

80.6, 59.8%, 42.0%

CMYK

20.6%, 0.0%, 59.8%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.495 0.0937 125.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #556B2B;
color: #556B2B;
border-color: #556B2B;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 800 #3F6212

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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