Grayish Cyan

The color #557B72 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 123, 114 and HSL values of 166°, 18%, 41%.

Color Values for #557B72

Below are the different color format representations for #557B72. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#557B72
RGB:
rgb(85,123,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(166,18%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 0%, 7%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557B72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557B72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 48.2%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #557B72

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 #557B72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557B72

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

Complementary Colors for #557B72

The complementary color for #557B72 is #7B565F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557B72

The analogous colors for #557B72 are #567B60 and #56717B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557B72

The triadic colors for #557B72 are #73567B and #7B7356. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557B72

These are the darker variations of #557B72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44625B and #334A44. This progression shows how #557B72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557B72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77958E and #99B0AA. This progression shows how #557B72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557B72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557B72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557B72

Companies and brands that incorporate #557B72 in their visual identity.

#557B72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557B72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557B72 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 123, 114 and HSL values of 166°, 18%, 41%.

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