Grayish Cyan

The color #556E6B is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 107 and HSL values of 173°, 13%, 38%.

Color Values for #556E6B

Below are the different color format representations for #556E6B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556E6B
RGB:
rgb(85,110,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,13%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 3%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556E6B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556E6B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #556E6B

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 #556E6B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556E6B

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

Complementary Colors for #556E6B

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel. When used together, they create maximum contrast and visual impact.

Analogous Colors for #556E6B

Analogous colors are groups of three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. This color scheme creates a harmonious and cohesive look that's pleasing to the eye.

Triadic Colors for #556E6B

Triadic color schemes use three colors equally spaced around the color wheel. This combination offers strong visual contrast while maintaining color harmony.

Shades of #556E6B

Shades are created by adding black to the original color. This progression shows how #556E6B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556E6B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color. This progression shows how #556E6B lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556E6B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556E6B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#556E6B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556E6B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556E6B is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 110, 107 and HSL values of 173°, 13%, 38%.

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