Grayish Blue

The color #555556 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 85, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 1%, 34%.

Color Values for #555556

Below are the different color format representations for #555556. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555556
RGB:
rgb(85,85,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,1%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555556

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555556. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #555556

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 #555556

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555556

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

Complementary Colors for #555556

The complementary color for #555556 is #585856. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555556

The analogous colors for #555556 are #565758 and #575658. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555556

The triadic colors for #555556 are #585656 and #565856. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555556

These are the darker variations of #555556. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444445 and #333334. This progression shows how #555556 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555556

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777778 and #99999A. This progression shows how #555556. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555556

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555556. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555556

Companies and brands that incorporate #555556 in their visual identity.

#555556 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555556. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555556 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 85, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 1%, 34%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #555556 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.