Cyan

The color #556E85 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 133 and HSL values of 209°, 22%, 43%.

Color Values for #556E85

Below are the different color format representations for #556E85. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556E85
RGB:
rgb(85,110,133) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(209,22%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(36%, 17%, 0%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556E85

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556E85. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 52.2%

Contrast Analysis for #556E85

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 #556E85

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556E85

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

Complementary Colors for #556E85

The complementary color for #556E85 is #866D56. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556E85

The analogous colors for #556E85 are #568685 and #565686. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556E85

The triadic colors for #556E85 are #86566E and #6E8656. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556E85

These are the darker variations of #556E85. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44586A and #334250. This progression shows how #556E85 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556E85

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778B9D and #99A8B6. This progression shows how #556E85. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556E85

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556E85. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556E85

Companies and brands that incorporate #556E85 in their visual identity.

#556E85 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556E85. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556E85 is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 110, 133 and HSL values of 209°, 22%, 43%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #556E85 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.