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Kelp

#555544

Kelp is a neutral dark color with the hex code #555544. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 85, 85, 68 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kelp color values

HEX
#555544
RGB
85, 85, 68
HSL
60°, 11%, 30%
CMYK
0, 0, 20, 67

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Kelp sits at 60° on the color wheel with 11% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 11% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Kelp is rendered as rgb(85, 85, 68), where the red channel dominates at 85, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Kelp translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 20Y 67K. A substantial black component (67%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Kelp

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #555544;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 85, 68;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#555544',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 20%
K: 67%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(85, 85, 68)
rgba(85, 85, 68, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #555544?
#555544 is Kelp, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 85, 85, 68. It has a hue of 60°, 11% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #555544?
The RGB color code for #555544 is rgb(85, 85, 68). This means it contains 85 red, 85 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kelp a warm or cool color?
Kelp (#555544) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #555544 in CSS?
You can use #555544 in CSS with: background-color: #555544; or color: #555544; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 85, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 20%, 67%.

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