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#55696b

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HEX#55696b
HEX8#55696bff
RGBrgb(85, 105, 107)
CMYK[0.21,0.02,0,0.58]
Name#55696b
HCL[207.37,7.84,42.91]
oklab[0.51,-0.02,-0.01]
Num5597547
HSI[184.72,0.14,0.39]
lab[42.91,-6.96,-3.6]
Lighten
#879d9f
Darken
#283132
Saturate
#42797e
Desaturate
#606060
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#889c9e

Color harmonies of #55696b

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.
#55696b
#6b5569
#696b55

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.
#55696b
#62556b
#6b5755
#5e6b55

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.
#55696b
#779395
#99bcc0
#bae6ea
#111616
#333f40

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.
#55696b
#556b64
#556b69
#55696b
#55656b
#55606b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#55696b
#5b556b
#6b6455

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
#f3f4f4
#e7eaea
#dbdfdf
#ced4d5
#c2c9ca
#b6bfc0
#aab4b5
#9ea9aa
#929fa0
#869495
#79898b
#6d7e80
#617476
#55696b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060808
#0c0f0f
#121717
#181e1f
#1e2626
#242d2e
#2b3536
#313c3d
#374445
#3d4b4c
#435354
#495a5c
#4f6263
#55696b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #55696b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.802 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!
3.619 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 #55696b

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Use #55696b in CSS

#55696b as Background Color in CSS
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#55696b as Text Color in CSS
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#55696b as Border Color in CSS
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