Grayish Blue

The color #556275 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 98, 117 and HSL values of 216°, 16%, 40%.

Color Values for #556275

Below are the different color format representations for #556275. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556275
RGB:
rgb(85,98,117) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,16%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 16%, 0%, 54%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556275

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556275. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 45.9%

Contrast Analysis for #556275

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 #556275

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556275

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

Complementary Colors for #556275

The complementary color for #556275 is #766956. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556275

The analogous colors for #556275 are #567376 and #595676. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556275

The triadic colors for #556275 are #765663 and #637656. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556275

These are the darker variations of #556275. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444E5E and #333B46. This progression shows how #556275 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556275

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778191 and #99A1AC. This progression shows how #556275. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556275

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556275. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556275

Companies and brands that incorporate #556275 in their visual identity.

#556275 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556275. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556275 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 98, 117 and HSL values of 216°, 16%, 40%.

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