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PANTONE 556
Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#79A78DRGB:
121, 167, 141CMYK:
54, 8, 47, 14HSL:
146°, 28%, 65%Closest colors:
in RGB:
Gray-Tea Greenin PANTONE:
PANTONE 5565in RAL Classic:
RAL 6021in RAL Design:
RAL 160 60 15in RAL Effect:
RAL 760-4in NCS:
NCS S 3020-B70G 2024-09-03 Snargl 02:14
What color is PANTONE 556?
According to the RGB color model, PANTONE 556 has the following values: 47.45% red, 65.49% green, and 55.29% blue.
In the HSL color space, PANTONE 556 has a hue of 146°, a saturation of 28%, and a lightness of 65%.
The approximate wavelength of this color is 514.58 nm.
PANTONE 556 is available in various Pantone products, such as Formula Guide, Solid Chips, Solid Color Set, and Plastic Standard Chips Collection.
In the HSL color space, PANTONE 556 has a hue of 146°, a saturation of 28%, and a lightness of 65%.
The approximate wavelength of this color is 514.58 nm.
PANTONE 556 is available in various Pantone products, such as Formula Guide, Solid Chips, Solid Color Set, and Plastic Standard Chips Collection.
Example of the palette with the PANTONE 556 color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
RAL Classic
RAL 7038
RAL 6009
RAL 8008
RAL 6033
RAL 1013
Funny stories about the 'PANTONE 556'
The Fisherman and the Professor: A Tale of Color and Curiosity
Far away, in the small coastal town of Eldertide, where the ocean met the sky in a dance of endless hues, lived a humble fisherman named Adam Chun. Adam was a man of the sea, with weathered hands and a heart that found its rhythm in the ebb and flow of the tides. His days were spent casting nets and hauling in the day's catch, but his nights were filled with a quiet passion - painting.
Adam’s canvases, though simple, captured the spirit of the ocean. He painted sunsets and waves, the vibrant oranges and deep blues reflecting the world he knew so well. But one evening, while mixing his paints by the soft glow of a lantern, Adam realized something was missing. Despite the brilliance of his colors, none of them seemed to capture the gentle, muted beauty of the water in the early morning, just before dawn. The soft, serene green of the sea at that hour eluded him, and it gnawed at his soul.
One day, a letter arrived in the town, addressed to Professor Donatella Lantern, a renowned scholar in the field of color theory. Donatella was known for her unorthodox approach to the study of colors, blending science with art in ways that baffled and amazed her peers. The letter invited her to Eldertide to conduct research on the unique colors found along the coast.
When Adam heard of her arrival, he felt a stirring of hope. If anyone could help him find the color he was missing, it would be Professor Lantern. Summoning his courage, he decided to visit her.
Professor Donatella Lantern was unlike anyone Adam had ever met. She was a whirlwind of energy, with bright, inquisitive eyes that seemed to see the world in a way others couldn’t. Her lab was filled with tubes of paint, jars of strange powders, and books on everything from the chemistry of pigments to the history of ancient dyes.
Adam told her about his struggle to capture the soft, green hue of the morning sea. Professor Lantern listened intently, her fingers tapping her chin in thought.
"I believe what you’re looking for is not just a color," she said finally, "but an experience, a feeling that transcends what’s on the canvas. But there is one color that might help you achieve that. It’s called Pantone 556."
Adam had never heard of it. He watched as Professor Lantern pulled out a small, worn book from her shelf, its pages filled with countless shades and their corresponding numbers. She flipped through the book until she found Pantone 556 - a soft, muted green, like the sea in the earliest moments of dawn.
"This color," she explained, "is unique. It’s a delicate balance between green and gray, with just a hint of blue. It’s often overlooked because it’s not as vibrant as other colors, but it has a quiet depth to it. It’s the color of calm, of serenity. I believe it’s exactly what you need."
Adam was captivated. He took the sample she offered him and hurried back to his small studio by the sea. He mixed his paints carefully, trying to replicate the color. As he applied it to the canvas, something remarkable happened. The soft green seemed to breathe life into his painting. It was as if the early morning sea had come alive on his canvas, capturing the very essence of that tranquil hour.
When Adam finished, he stood back and marveled at his work. The painting was different from anything he had done before. It was calm, peaceful, and yet profoundly moving. Pantone 556 had brought to life the missing piece of his art, allowing him to convey the serene beauty of the sea as he had always dreamed.
Word of Adam’s painting spread through Eldertide, and soon, people from neighboring towns came to see the fisherman’s masterpiece. They spoke in hushed tones, moved by the quiet power of the color. Even the sea seemed to nod in approval, its waves gently lapping at the shore.
As for Professor Donatella Lantern, she was delighted with Adam’s success. She knew that color was more than just a visual experience; it was a connection to the emotions and memories that defined a place, a time, a person. Pantone 556 had done more than add a new shade to Adam’s palette - it had given him a new way to express his love for the sea.
And so, in the small town of Eldertide, where the ocean met the sky in a dance of endless hues, a fisherman and a professor forged a friendship over a shared love of color. Together, they discovered that sometimes, the most beautiful things in life are found not in the brightest, boldest hues, but in the subtle, quiet tones that speak to the soul.
Adam’s canvases, though simple, captured the spirit of the ocean. He painted sunsets and waves, the vibrant oranges and deep blues reflecting the world he knew so well. But one evening, while mixing his paints by the soft glow of a lantern, Adam realized something was missing. Despite the brilliance of his colors, none of them seemed to capture the gentle, muted beauty of the water in the early morning, just before dawn. The soft, serene green of the sea at that hour eluded him, and it gnawed at his soul.
One day, a letter arrived in the town, addressed to Professor Donatella Lantern, a renowned scholar in the field of color theory. Donatella was known for her unorthodox approach to the study of colors, blending science with art in ways that baffled and amazed her peers. The letter invited her to Eldertide to conduct research on the unique colors found along the coast.
When Adam heard of her arrival, he felt a stirring of hope. If anyone could help him find the color he was missing, it would be Professor Lantern. Summoning his courage, he decided to visit her.
Professor Donatella Lantern was unlike anyone Adam had ever met. She was a whirlwind of energy, with bright, inquisitive eyes that seemed to see the world in a way others couldn’t. Her lab was filled with tubes of paint, jars of strange powders, and books on everything from the chemistry of pigments to the history of ancient dyes.
Adam told her about his struggle to capture the soft, green hue of the morning sea. Professor Lantern listened intently, her fingers tapping her chin in thought.
"I believe what you’re looking for is not just a color," she said finally, "but an experience, a feeling that transcends what’s on the canvas. But there is one color that might help you achieve that. It’s called Pantone 556."
Adam had never heard of it. He watched as Professor Lantern pulled out a small, worn book from her shelf, its pages filled with countless shades and their corresponding numbers. She flipped through the book until she found Pantone 556 - a soft, muted green, like the sea in the earliest moments of dawn.
"This color," she explained, "is unique. It’s a delicate balance between green and gray, with just a hint of blue. It’s often overlooked because it’s not as vibrant as other colors, but it has a quiet depth to it. It’s the color of calm, of serenity. I believe it’s exactly what you need."
Adam was captivated. He took the sample she offered him and hurried back to his small studio by the sea. He mixed his paints carefully, trying to replicate the color. As he applied it to the canvas, something remarkable happened. The soft green seemed to breathe life into his painting. It was as if the early morning sea had come alive on his canvas, capturing the very essence of that tranquil hour.
When Adam finished, he stood back and marveled at his work. The painting was different from anything he had done before. It was calm, peaceful, and yet profoundly moving. Pantone 556 had brought to life the missing piece of his art, allowing him to convey the serene beauty of the sea as he had always dreamed.
Word of Adam’s painting spread through Eldertide, and soon, people from neighboring towns came to see the fisherman’s masterpiece. They spoke in hushed tones, moved by the quiet power of the color. Even the sea seemed to nod in approval, its waves gently lapping at the shore.
As for Professor Donatella Lantern, she was delighted with Adam’s success. She knew that color was more than just a visual experience; it was a connection to the emotions and memories that defined a place, a time, a person. Pantone 556 had done more than add a new shade to Adam’s palette - it had given him a new way to express his love for the sea.
And so, in the small town of Eldertide, where the ocean met the sky in a dance of endless hues, a fisherman and a professor forged a friendship over a shared love of color. Together, they discovered that sometimes, the most beautiful things in life are found not in the brightest, boldest hues, but in the subtle, quiet tones that speak to the soul.
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