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#556a7f

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HEX#556a7f
HEX8#556a7fff
RGBrgb(85, 106, 127)
CMYK[0.33,0.17,0,0.5]
Name#556a7f
HCL[260.47,14.39,43.9]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.04]
Num5597823
HSI[210,0.2,0.42]
lab[43.9,-2.38,-14.19]
Lighten
#8a9db0
Darken
#2c3742
Saturate
#406a94
Desaturate
#6a6a6a
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#889db2

Color harmonies of #556a7f

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.
#556a7f
#7f556a
#6a7f55

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.
#556a7f
#7f557f
#7f6a55
#557f55

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.
#556a7f
#718da9
#8eb1d4
#aad4fe
#1c232a
#394754

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.
#556a7f
#557b7f
#55727f
#556a7f
#55627f
#55597f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556a7f
#72557f
#7b7f55

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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#f3f4f6
#e7eaed
#dbdfe4
#ced4da
#c2cad1
#b6bfc8
#aab5bf
#9eaab6
#929fad
#8695a4
#798a9a
#6d7f91
#617588
#556a7f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c0f12
#12171b
#181e24
#1e262d
#242d36
#2b3540
#313d49
#374452
#3d4c5b
#435364
#495b6d
#4f6276
#556a7f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556a7f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.594 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!
3.754 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 #556a7f

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Use #556a7f in CSS

#556a7f as Background Color in CSS
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#556a7f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556a7f">Text Color</div>
#556a7f as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556a7f">Border Color</div>
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