Fern Frond is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #556303.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
85, 99, 3 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 97%, 61% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Fern Frond
#556303
Fern Frond color values
- HEX
- #556303
- RGB
- 85, 99, 3
- HSL
- 69°, 94%, 20%
- CMYK
- 14, 0, 97, 61
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Fern Frond sits at 69° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Fern Frond is rendered as rgb(85, 99, 3), where the green channel leads at 99, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Fern Frond translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 97Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Fern Frond
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #556303;
--brand-primary-rgb: 85, 99, 3;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#556303',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 97%
K: 61%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(85, 99, 3)
rgba(85, 99, 3, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #556303?
#556303 is Fern Frond, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 85, 99, 3. It has a hue of 69°, 94%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #556303?
The RGB color code for #556303 is rgb(85, 99, 3). This means it contains 85 red,
99 green, and 3 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fern Frond a warm or cool color?
Fern Frond (#556303) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #556303 in CSS?
You can use #556303 in CSS with:
background-color: #556303; or color: #556303; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 99, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 97%, 61%.