Grayish Blue

The color #56516C is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 81, 108 and HSL values of 251°, 14%, 37%.

Color Values for #56516C

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HEX:
#56516C
RGB:
rgb(86,81,108) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(251,14%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 25%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56516C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56516C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 31.8%
Blue: 42.4%

Contrast Analysis for #56516C

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 #56516C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56516C

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

Complementary Colors for #56516C

The complementary color for #56516C is #676C51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56516C

The analogous colors for #56516C are #515A6C and #63516C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56516C

The triadic colors for #56516C are #6C5651 and #516C56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56516C

These are the darker variations of #56516C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454156 and #343141. This progression shows how #56516C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56516C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #787489 and #9A97A7. This progression shows how #56516C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56516C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56516C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #56516C

Companies and brands that incorporate #56516C in their visual identity.

#56516C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56516C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56516C is a grayish blue with RGB values of 86, 81, 108 and HSL values of 251°, 14%, 37%.

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