Grayish Cyan

The color #556B72 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 107, 114 and HSL values of 194°, 15%, 39%.

Color Values for #556B72

Below are the different color format representations for #556B72. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556B72
RGB:
rgb(85,107,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(194,15%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556B72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556B72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 42%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #556B72

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 #556B72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556B72

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

Complementary Colors for #556B72

The complementary color for #556B72 is #725B55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556B72

The analogous colors for #556B72 are #55726A and #555C72. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556B72

The triadic colors for #556B72 are #72556B and #6B7255. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556B72

These are the darker variations of #556B72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44565B and #334044. This progression shows how #556B72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556B72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77898E and #99A6AA. This progression shows how #556B72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556B72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556B72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556B72

Companies and brands that incorporate #556B72 in their visual identity.

#556B72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556B72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556B72 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 107, 114 and HSL values of 194°, 15%, 39%.

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