Grayish Cyan

The color #557B74 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 123, 116 and HSL values of 169°, 18%, 41%.

Color Values for #557B74

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HEX:
#557B74
RGB:
rgb(85,123,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(169,18%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 0%, 6%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557B74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557B74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 48.2%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #557B74

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 #557B74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557B74

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

Complementary Colors for #557B74

The complementary color for #557B74 is #7B565D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557B74

The analogous colors for #557B74 are #567B62 and #566F7B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557B74

The triadic colors for #557B74 are #74567B and #7B7456. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557B74

These are the darker variations of #557B74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44625D and #334A46. This progression shows how #557B74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557B74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #779590 and #99B0AC. This progression shows how #557B74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557B74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557B74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557B74

Companies and brands that incorporate #557B74 in their visual identity.

#557B74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557B74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557B74 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 85, 123, 116 and HSL values of 169°, 18%, 41%.

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