Grayish Blue

The color #555979 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 89, 121 and HSL values of 233°, 17%, 40%.

Color Values for #555979

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HEX:
#555979
RGB:
rgb(85,89,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(233,17%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 26%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #555979

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 #555979

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555979

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

Complementary Colors for #555979

The complementary color for #555979 is #777355. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555979

The analogous colors for #555979 are #556A77 and #625577. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555979

The triadic colors for #555979 are #775559 and #597755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555979

These are the darker variations of #555979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444761 and #333549. This progression shows how #555979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777A94 and #999BAF. This progression shows how #555979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#555979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555979 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 89, 121 and HSL values of 233°, 17%, 40%.

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