Grayish Cyan

The color #556877 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 104, 119 and HSL values of 206°, 17%, 40%.

Color Values for #556877

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HEX:
#556877
RGB:
rgb(85,104,119) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,17%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(29%, 13%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556877

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556877. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 40.8%
Blue: 46.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556877

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 #556877

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556877

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

Complementary Colors for #556877

The complementary color for #556877 is #776455. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556877

The analogous colors for #556877 are #557775 and #555777. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556877

The triadic colors for #556877 are #775568 and #687755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556877

These are the darker variations of #556877. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44535F and #333E47. This progression shows how #556877 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556877

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778692 and #99A4AD. This progression shows how #556877. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556877

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556877. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556877

Companies and brands that incorporate #556877 in their visual identity.

#556877 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556877. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556877 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 104, 119 and HSL values of 206°, 17%, 40%.

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