Grayish Cyan

The color #556261 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 98, 97 and HSL values of 175°, 7%, 36%.

Color Values for #556261

Below are the different color format representations for #556261. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556261
RGB:
rgb(85,98,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(175,7%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556261

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556261. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #556261

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 #556261

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556261

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

Complementary Colors for #556261

The complementary color for #556261 is #625556. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556261

The analogous colors for #556261 are #55625B and #555D62. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556261

The triadic colors for #556261 are #615562 and #626155. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556261

These are the darker variations of #556261. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444E4E and #333B3A. This progression shows how #556261 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556261

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778181 and #99A1A0. This progression shows how #556261. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556261

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556261. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556261

Companies and brands that incorporate #556261 in their visual identity.

#556261 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556261. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556261 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 98, 97 and HSL values of 175°, 7%, 36%.

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