#555256 Color
#555256 is rgb(85, 82, 86) in RGB and hsl(285, 2%, 33%) in HSL. The closest CSS named color is DimGray. White text is most readable on this background.
#555256
HEX
#555256RGB
rgb(85, 82, 86)HSL
hsl(285, 2%, 33%)HSV
hsv(285, 5%, 34%)OKLCH
oklch(44.3% 0.007 317.7)CMYK
cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 66%)Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG contrast ratios for text on a #555256 background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1.
TextWhite text7.7:1AA normal ✓AA large ✓AAA normal ✓
TextBlack text2.73:1AA normal ✗AA large ✗AAA normal ✗
Color Harmonies
Colors that pair well with #555256 based on color wheel relationships. Click any swatch for its full breakdown.
Tints & Shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of #555256, useful for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.