Information about #555517 color

#555517 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #555517 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(85, 85, 23) (33.3% red, 33.3% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 24 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#555517 presents itself as a clearly saturated golden yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Saratoga (#555B10). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lucy Green (#4B531E) and Army Green (#4B5320).

In RGB terms — rgb(85, 85, 23) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #555517: 7.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #555517 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#555517 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#555517 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#CBCB41

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#DCDC80

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White

#FFFFFF

#555517 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#555517 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#555517 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#543B17

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#542317

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#555517 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#361754
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#173654
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#175454
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#175417
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#175436
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Nearest named colors to #555517

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Dark Apple Green color link
Dark Apple Green

#535927

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Dark Moss Green color link
Dark Moss Green

#4A5D23

Dark Amber color link
Dark Amber

#594D27

Antique Bronze color link
Antique Bronze

#665D1E

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Trailblazer color link
Trailblazer

#5F4C27

#555517 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#555517 color image #555517 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#555517 color image #555517 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#555517
  • RGB85, 85, 23
  • CMYK0, 0, 24, 67
  • HSL60°, 57%, 21%
  • HSL Precise60°, 57.407%, 21.176%
  • HSV60°, 73%, 33%
  • HSB60°, 73%, 33%
  • HEX ID555517
  • DECIMAL ID5592343
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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