Grayish Cyan

The color #55797E is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 121, 126 and HSL values of 187°, 19%, 41%.

Color Values for #55797E

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HEX:
#55797E
RGB:
rgb(85,121,126) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(187,19%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(33%, 4%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55797E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55797E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 49.4%

Contrast Analysis for #55797E

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 #55797E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55797E

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

Complementary Colors for #55797E

The complementary color for #55797E is #7C5955. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55797E

The analogous colors for #55797E are #557C6D and #55647C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55797E

The triadic colors for #55797E are #7C5578 and #787C55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55797E

These are the darker variations of #55797E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #446165 and #33494C. This progression shows how #55797E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55797E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #779498 and #99AFB2. This progression shows how #55797E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55797E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55797E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #55797E in their visual identity.

#55797E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55797E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55797E is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 121, 126 and HSL values of 187°, 19%, 41%.

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