Grayish Cyan

The color #557579 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 117, 121 and HSL values of 187°, 17%, 40%.

Color Values for #557579

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HEX:
#557579
RGB:
rgb(85,117,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(187,17%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 3%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557579

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557579. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 45.9%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #557579

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 #557579

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557579

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

Complementary Colors for #557579

The complementary color for #557579 is #775955. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557579

The analogous colors for #557579 are #55776A and #556277. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557579

The triadic colors for #557579 are #775573 and #737755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557579

These are the darker variations of #557579. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445E61 and #334649. This progression shows how #557579 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557579

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #779194 and #99ACAF. This progression shows how #557579. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557579

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557579. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557579

Companies and brands that incorporate #557579 in their visual identity.

#557579 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557579. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557579 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 117, 121 and HSL values of 187°, 17%, 40%.

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