Grayish Blue

The color #555B72 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 91, 114 and HSL values of 228°, 15%, 39%.

Color Values for #555B72

Below are the different color format representations for #555B72. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555B72
RGB:
rgb(85,91,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(228,15%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 20%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555B72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555B72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #555B72

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 #555B72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555B72

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

Complementary Colors for #555B72

The complementary color for #555B72 is #726C55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555B72

The analogous colors for #555B72 are #556972 and #5D5572. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555B72

The triadic colors for #555B72 are #72555A and #5A7255. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555B72

These are the darker variations of #555B72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44495B and #333744. This progression shows how #555B72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555B72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777C8E and #999DAA. This progression shows how #555B72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555B72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555B72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555B72

Companies and brands that incorporate #555B72 in their visual identity.

#555B72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555B72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555B72 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 91, 114 and HSL values of 228°, 15%, 39%.

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