Blue

The color #557EB9 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 126, 185 and HSL values of 215°, 42%, 53%.

Color Values for #557EB9

Below are the different color format representations for #557EB9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#557EB9
RGB:
rgb(85,126,185) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(215,42%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(54%, 32%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #557EB9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #557EB9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 72.5%

Contrast Analysis for #557EB9

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 #557EB9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #557EB9

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

Complementary Colors for #557EB9

The complementary color for #557EB9 is #B99055. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #557EB9

The analogous colors for #557EB9 are #55B1B9 and #5D55B9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #557EB9

The triadic colors for #557EB9 are #B9557F and #7FB955. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #557EB9

These are the darker variations of #557EB9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #446594 and #334C6F. This progression shows how #557EB9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #557EB9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7798C7 and #99B2D5. This progression shows how #557EB9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #557EB9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #557EB9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #557EB9

Companies and brands that incorporate #557EB9 in their visual identity.

#557EB9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #557EB9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #557EB9 is a blue with RGB values of 85, 126, 185 and HSL values of 215°, 42%, 53%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #557EB9 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.