Grayish Cyan

The color #556C7D is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 108, 125 and HSL values of 206°, 19%, 41%.

Color Values for #556C7D

Below are the different color format representations for #556C7D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556C7D
RGB:
rgb(85,108,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,19%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 14%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556C7D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556C7D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #556C7D

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 #556C7D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556C7D

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

Complementary Colors for #556C7D

The complementary color for #556C7D is #7C6655. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556C7D

The analogous colors for #556C7D are #557C7A and #55577C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556C7D

The triadic colors for #556C7D are #7C556B and #6B7C55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556C7D

These are the darker variations of #556C7D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445664 and #33414B. This progression shows how #556C7D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556C7D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778997 and #99A7B1. This progression shows how #556C7D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556C7D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556C7D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#556C7D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556C7D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556C7D is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 108, 125 and HSL values of 206°, 19%, 41%.

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