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#556aa5

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HEX#556aa5
HEX8#556aa5ff
RGBrgb(85, 106, 165)
CMYK[0.48,0.36,0,0.35]
Name#556aa5
HCL[284.55,35.35,45.57]
oklab[0.53,0,-0.1]
Num5597861
HSI[225.34,0.28,0.47]
lab[45.57,8.88,-34.22]
Lighten
#97a4c9
Darken
#323f62
Saturate
#3c5ebe
Desaturate
#6e768c
Greyscale
#7d7d7d
Brighten
#889dd8

Color harmonies of #556aa5

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.
#556aa5
#a5556a
#6aa555

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.
#556aa5
#a55592
#a59055
#55a568

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.
#556aa5
#6b85cf
#81a1fa
#131825
#293350
#3f4f7a

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.
#556aa5
#558aa5
#557aa5
#556aa5
#555aa5
#6055a5

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556aa5
#a055a5
#8aa555

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
#f3f4f9
#e7eaf2
#dbdfec
#ced4e5
#c2cadf
#b6bfd8
#aab5d2
#9eaacc
#929fc5
#8695bf
#798ab8
#6d7fb2
#6175ab
#556aa5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06080c
#0c0f18
#121723
#181e2f
#1e263b
#242d47
#2b3553
#313d5e
#37446a
#3d4c76
#435382
#495b8d
#4f6299
#556aa5

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556aa5 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.262 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!
3.991 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 #556aa5

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Use #556aa5 in CSS

#556aa5 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556aa5">Background Color</div>
#556aa5 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556aa5">Text Color</div>
#556aa5 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556aa5">Border Color</div>
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