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#553e51

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HEX#553e51
HEX8#553e51ff
RGBrgb(85, 62, 81)
CMYK[0,0.27,0.05,0.67]
Name#553e51
HCL[331.18,15.63,29.34]
oklab[0.4,0.04,-0.02]
Num5586513
HSI[309.37,0.18,0.3]
lab[29.34,13.7,-7.54]
Lighten
#906989
Darken
#1a1319
Saturate
#642f5b
Desaturate
#494949
Greyscale
#494949
Brighten
#887184

Color harmonies of #553e51

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#553e51
#51553e
#3e5155

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#553e51
#554d3e
#3e5542
#3e4555

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#553e51
#805d7a
#aa7ca2
#d49bca
#ffbaf3
#2a1f28

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#553e51
#503e55
#543e55
#553e51
#553e4c
#553e48

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#553e51
#55473e
#3e5550

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f3f1f3
#e7e3e6
#dbd6da
#cec8cd
#c2bac1
#b6acb4
#aa9fa8
#9e919c
#92838f
#867583
#796776
#6d5a6a
#614c5d
#553e51

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060406
#0c090c
#120d11
#181217
#1e161d
#241b23
#2b1f29
#31232e
#372834
#3d2c3a
#433140
#493545
#4f3a4b
#553e51

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #553e51 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

9.571 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
2.194 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #553e51

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Use #553e51 in CSS

#553e51 as Background Color in CSS
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#553e51 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#553e51">Text Color</div>
#553e51 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#553e51">Border Color</div>
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