Grayish Cyan

The color #55696C is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 105, 108 and HSL values of 188°, 12%, 38%.

Color Values for #55696C

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HEX:
#55696C
RGB:
rgb(85,105,108) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(188,12%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 3%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55696C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55696C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 42.4%

Contrast Analysis for #55696C

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 #55696C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55696C

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

Complementary Colors for #55696C

The complementary color for #55696C is #6D5855. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55696C

The analogous colors for #55696C are #556D64 and #555E6D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55696C

The triadic colors for #55696C are #6D5569 and #696D55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55696C

These are the darker variations of #55696C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445456 and #333F41. This progression shows how #55696C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55696C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778789 and #99A5A7. This progression shows how #55696C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55696C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55696C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #55696C

Companies and brands that incorporate #55696C in their visual identity.

#55696C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55696C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55696C is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 105, 108 and HSL values of 188°, 12%, 38%.

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