Grayish Blue

The color #555A6D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 90, 109 and HSL values of 228°, 12%, 38%.

Color Values for #555A6D

Below are the different color format representations for #555A6D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555A6D
RGB:
rgb(85,90,109) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(228,12%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(22%, 17%, 0%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555A6D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555A6D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 35.3%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #555A6D

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 #555A6D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555A6D

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

Complementary Colors for #555A6D

The complementary color for #555A6D is #6D6855. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555A6D

The analogous colors for #555A6D are #55666D and #5C556D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555A6D

The triadic colors for #555A6D are #6D555A and #5A6D55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555A6D

These are the darker variations of #555A6D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444857 and #333641. This progression shows how #555A6D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555A6D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777B8A and #999CA7. This progression shows how #555A6D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555A6D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555A6D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555A6D

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#555A6D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555A6D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555A6D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 90, 109 and HSL values of 228°, 12%, 38%.

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