Grayish Cyan

The color #555E5D is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 94, 93 and HSL values of 173°, 5%, 35%.

Color Values for #555E5D

Below are the different color format representations for #555E5D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555E5D
RGB:
rgb(85,94,93) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,5%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 0%, 1%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555E5D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555E5D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 36.5%

Contrast Analysis for #555E5D

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 #555E5D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555E5D

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

Complementary Colors for #555E5D

The complementary color for #555E5D is #5E5556. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555E5D

The analogous colors for #555E5D are #555E58 and #555A5E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555E5D

The triadic colors for #555E5D are #5D555E and #5E5D55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555E5D

These are the darker variations of #555E5D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444B4A and #333838. This progression shows how #555E5D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555E5D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777E7D and #999E9E. This progression shows how #555E5D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555E5D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555E5D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555E5D

Companies and brands that incorporate #555E5D in their visual identity.

#555E5D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555E5D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555E5D is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 94, 93 and HSL values of 173°, 5%, 35%.

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