Cyan

The color #556D82 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 109, 130 and HSL values of 208°, 21%, 42%.

Color Values for #556D82

Below are the different color format representations for #556D82. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556D82
RGB:
rgb(85,109,130) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(208,21%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(35%, 16%, 0%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556D82

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556D82. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 51%

Contrast Analysis for #556D82

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 #556D82

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556D82

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

Complementary Colors for #556D82

The complementary color for #556D82 is #826A55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556D82

The analogous colors for #556D82 are #558280 and #555682. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556D82

The triadic colors for #556D82 are #82556D and #6D8255. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556D82

These are the darker variations of #556D82. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445768 and #33414E. This progression shows how #556D82 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556D82

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778A9B and #99A7B4. This progression shows how #556D82. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556D82

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556D82. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556D82

Companies and brands that incorporate #556D82 in their visual identity.

#556D82 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556D82. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556D82 is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 109, 130 and HSL values of 208°, 21%, 42%.

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