Grayish Blue

The color #555261 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 82, 97 and HSL values of 252°, 8%, 35%.

Color Values for #555261

Below are the different color format representations for #555261. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555261
RGB:
rgb(85,82,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,8%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 15%, 0%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555261

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555261. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #555261

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 #555261

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555261

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

Complementary Colors for #555261

The complementary color for #555261 is #5E6052. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555261

The analogous colors for #555261 are #525660 and #5C5260. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555261

The triadic colors for #555261 are #605552 and #526055. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555261

These are the darker variations of #555261. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44424E and #33313A. This progression shows how #555261 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555261

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777581 and #9997A0. This progression shows how #555261. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555261

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555261. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555261

Companies and brands that incorporate #555261 in their visual identity.

#555261 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555261. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555261 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 82, 97 and HSL values of 252°, 8%, 35%.

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