Grayish Blue

The color #535256 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 83, 82, 86 and HSL values of 255°, 2%, 33%.

Color Values for #535256

Below are the different color format representations for #535256. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#535256
RGB:
rgb(83,82,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(255,2%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #535256

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #535256. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.5%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #535256

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #535256

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #535256

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #535256

The complementary color for #535256 is #555652. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #535256

The analogous colors for #535256 are #525356 and #555256. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #535256

The triadic colors for #535256 are #565352 and #525653. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #535256

These are the darker variations of #535256. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #424245 and #323134. This progression shows how #535256 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #535256

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #757578 and #98979A. This progression shows how #535256. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #535256

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #535256. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #535256

Companies and brands that incorporate #535256 in their visual identity.

#535256 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #535256. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #535256 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 83, 82, 86 and HSL values of 255°, 2%, 33%.

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