Grayish Blue

The color #56555B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 85, 91 and HSL values of 250°, 3%, 35%.

Color Values for #56555B

Below are the different color format representations for #56555B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#56555B
RGB:
rgb(86,85,91) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(250,3%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 7%, 0%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56555B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56555B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 35.7%

Contrast Analysis for #56555B

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 #56555B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56555B

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

Complementary Colors for #56555B

The complementary color for #56555B is #5B5C57. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56555B

The analogous colors for #56555B are #57585C and #5A575C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56555B

The triadic colors for #56555B are #5C5757 and #575C57. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56555B

These are the darker variations of #56555B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454449 and #343337. This progression shows how #56555B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56555B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #78777C and #9A999D. This progression shows how #56555B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56555B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56555B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#56555B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56555B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56555B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 86, 85, 91 and HSL values of 250°, 3%, 35%.

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