Blue

The color #556698 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 102, 152 and HSL values of 225°, 28%, 46%.

Color Values for #556698

Below are the different color format representations for #556698. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556698
RGB:
rgb(85,102,152) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,28%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 33%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556698

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556698. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 40%
Blue: 59.6%

Contrast Analysis for #556698

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 #556698

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556698

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

Complementary Colors for #556698

The complementary color for #556698 is #968654. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556698

The analogous colors for #556698 are #548696 and #655496. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556698

The triadic colors for #556698 are #965465 and #659654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556698

These are the darker variations of #556698. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44527A and #333D5B. This progression shows how #556698 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556698

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7785AD and #99A3C1. This progression shows how #556698. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556698

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556698. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556698

Companies and brands that incorporate #556698 in their visual identity.

#556698 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556698. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556698 is a blue with RGB values of 85, 102, 152 and HSL values of 225°, 28%, 46%.

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