Cyan

The color #557E8F is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 126, 143 and HSL values of 198°, 25%, 45%.

Color Values for #557E8F

Below are the different color format representations for #557E8F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#557E8F
RGB:
rgb(85,126,143) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(198,25%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 12%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557E8F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557E8F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 56.1%

Contrast Analysis for #557E8F

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 #557E8F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557E8F

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

Complementary Colors for #557E8F

The complementary color for #557E8F is #8F6756. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557E8F

The analogous colors for #557E8F are #568F84 and #56628F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557E8F

The triadic colors for #557E8F are #8F567E and #7E8F56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557E8F

These are the darker variations of #557E8F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #446572 and #334C56. This progression shows how #557E8F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557E8F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7798A5 and #99B2BC. This progression shows how #557E8F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557E8F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557E8F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557E8F

Companies and brands that incorporate #557E8F in their visual identity.

#557E8F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557E8F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557E8F is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 126, 143 and HSL values of 198°, 25%, 45%.

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