Grayish Blue

The color #55536D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 83, 109 and HSL values of 245°, 14%, 38%.

Color Values for #55536D

Below are the different color format representations for #55536D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#55536D
RGB:
rgb(85,83,109) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(245,14%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(22%, 24%, 0%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55536D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55536D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 32.5%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #55536D

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 #55536D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55536D

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

Complementary Colors for #55536D

The complementary color for #55536D is #6C6E53. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55536D

The analogous colors for #55536D are #535F6E and #63536E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55536D

The triadic colors for #55536D are #6E5653 and #536E56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55536D

These are the darker variations of #55536D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444257 and #333241. This progression shows how #55536D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55536D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77758A and #9998A7. This progression shows how #55536D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55536D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55536D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #55536D

Companies and brands that incorporate #55536D in their visual identity.

#55536D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55536D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55536D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 83, 109 and HSL values of 245°, 14%, 38%.

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