Blue

The color #557AD1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 122, 209 and HSL values of 222°, 57%, 58%.

Color Values for #557AD1

Below are the different color format representations for #557AD1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#557AD1
RGB:
rgb(85,122,209) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(222,57%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(59%, 42%, 0%, 18%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557AD1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557AD1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 47.8%
Blue: 82%

Contrast Analysis for #557AD1

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 #557AD1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557AD1

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

Complementary Colors for #557AD1

The complementary color for #557AD1 is #D1AC57. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557AD1

The analogous colors for #557AD1 are #57B9D1 and #6F57D1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557AD1

The triadic colors for #557AD1 are #D1577B and #7BD157. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557AD1

These are the darker variations of #557AD1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #4462A7 and #33497D. This progression shows how #557AD1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557AD1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7795DA and #99AFE3. This progression shows how #557AD1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557AD1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557AD1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557AD1

Companies and brands that incorporate #557AD1 in their visual identity.

#557AD1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557AD1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557AD1 is a blue with RGB values of 85, 122, 209 and HSL values of 222°, 57%, 58%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #557AD1 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.