Grayish Blue

The color #56556A is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 85, 106 and HSL values of 243°, 11%, 37%.

Color Values for #56556A

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HEX:
#56556A
RGB:
rgb(86,85,106)
HSL:
hsl(243,11%,37%)
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 58%)

Color Composition of #56556A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56556A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 41.6%

Contrast Analysis for #56556A

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 #56556A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56556A

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

Complementary Colors for #56556A

The complementary color for #56556A is #686954. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56556A

The analogous colors for #56556A are #545D69 and #5F5469. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56556A

The triadic colors for #56556A are #695554 and #546955. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56556A

These are the darker variations of #56556A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454455 and #343340. This progression shows how #56556A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56556A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #787788 and #9A99A6. This progression shows how #56556A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56556A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56556A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #56556A

Companies and brands that incorporate #56556A in their visual identity.

#56556A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56556A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56556A is a grayish blue with RGB values of 86, 85, 106 and HSL values of 243°, 11%, 37%.

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