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#555e7c

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HEX#555e7c
HEX8#555e7cff
RGBrgb(85, 94, 124)
CMYK[0.31,0.24,0,0.51]
Name#555e7c
HCL[282.84,18.44,40.23]
oklab[0.49,0,-0.05]
Num5594748
HSI[227.27,0.16,0.4]
lab[40.23,4.1,-17.98]
Lighten
#8992ae
Darken
#2c303f
Saturate
#405391
Desaturate
#686868
Greyscale
#686868
Brighten
#8891af

Color harmonies of #555e7c

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.
#555e7c
#7c555e
#5e7c55

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.
#555e7c
#7c5571
#7c7355
#557c5f

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.
#555e7c
#727ea6
#8f9ed1
#acbffb
#1b1e27
#383e51

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.
#555e7c
#556e7c
#55667c
#555e7c
#55567c
#5c557c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#555e7c
#7b557c
#6e7c55

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.
#ffffff
#f3f4f6
#e7e8ec
#dbdde3
#ced1da
#c2c6d0
#b6bac7
#aaafbe
#9ea3b4
#9298ab
#868ca1
#798198
#6d758f
#616a85
#555e7c

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060709
#0c0d12
#12141b
#181b23
#1e222c
#242835
#2b2f3e
#313647
#373c50
#3d4359
#434a61
#49516a
#4f5773
#555e7c

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #555e7c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.406 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!
3.278 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 #555e7c

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Use #555e7c in CSS

#555e7c as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#555e7c">Background Color</div>
#555e7c as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#555e7c">Text Color</div>
#555e7c as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#555e7c">Border Color</div>
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