Blue

The color #556A8D is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 106, 141 and HSL values of 218°, 25%, 44%.

Color Values for #556A8D

Below are the different color format representations for #556A8D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556A8D
RGB:
rgb(85,106,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,25%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 25%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556A8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556A8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #556A8D

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 #556A8D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556A8D

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

Complementary Colors for #556A8D

The complementary color for #556A8D is #8C7854. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556A8D

The analogous colors for #556A8D are #54858C and #5C548C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556A8D

The triadic colors for #556A8D are #8C5469 and #698C54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556A8D

These are the darker variations of #556A8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445571 and #334055. This progression shows how #556A8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556A8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7788A4 and #99A6BB. This progression shows how #556A8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556A8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556A8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556A8D

Companies and brands that incorporate #556A8D in their visual identity.

#556A8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556A8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556A8D is a blue with RGB values of 85, 106, 141 and HSL values of 218°, 25%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #556A8D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.