Grayish Blue

The color #556579 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 101, 121 and HSL values of 213°, 17%, 40%.

Color Values for #556579

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HEX:
#556579
RGB:
rgb(85,101,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(213,17%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 17%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556579

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556579. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #556579

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 #556579

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556579

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

Complementary Colors for #556579

The complementary color for #556579 is #776855. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556579

The analogous colors for #556579 are #557677 and #565577. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556579

The triadic colors for #556579 are #775564 and #647755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556579

These are the darker variations of #556579. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445161 and #333D49. This progression shows how #556579 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556579

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778494 and #99A3AF. This progression shows how #556579. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556579

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556579. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556579

Companies and brands that incorporate #556579 in their visual identity.

#556579 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556579. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556579 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 85, 101, 121 and HSL values of 213°, 17%, 40%.

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