Grayish Blue

The color #56535B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 83, 91 and HSL values of 263°, 5%, 34%.

Color Values for #56535B

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HEX:
#56535B
RGB:
rgb(86,83,91) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(263,5%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56535B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56535B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 32.5%
Blue: 35.7%

Contrast Analysis for #56535B

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 #56535B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56535B

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

Complementary Colors for #56535B

The complementary color for #56535B is #585B52. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56535B

The analogous colors for #56535B are #52535B and #5A525B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56535B

The triadic colors for #56535B are #5B5652 and #525B56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56535B

These are the darker variations of #56535B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454249 and #343237. This progression shows how #56535B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56535B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #78757C and #9A989D. This progression shows how #56535B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56535B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56535B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #56535B

Companies and brands that incorporate #56535B in their visual identity.

#56535B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56535B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56535B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 86, 83, 91 and HSL values of 263°, 5%, 34%.

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