Grayish Blue

The color #555E79 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 94, 121 and HSL values of 225°, 17%, 40%.

Color Values for #555E79

Below are the different color format representations for #555E79. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#555E79
RGB:
rgb(85,94,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,17%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 22%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #555E79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #555E79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #555E79

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 #555E79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #555E79

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

Complementary Colors for #555E79

The complementary color for #555E79 is #776F55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #555E79

The analogous colors for #555E79 are #556F77 and #5D5577. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #555E79

The triadic colors for #555E79 are #77555D and #5D7755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #555E79

These are the darker variations of #555E79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444B61 and #333849. This progression shows how #555E79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #555E79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #777E94 and #999EAF. This progression shows how #555E79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #555E79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #555E79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #555E79

Companies and brands that incorporate #555E79 in their visual identity.

#555E79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #555E79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #555E79 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 94, 121 and HSL values of 225°, 17%, 40%.

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