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#556c7a

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HEX#556c7a
HEX8#556c7aff
RGBrgb(85, 108, 122)
CMYK[0.3,0.11,0,0.52]
Name#556c7a
HCL[245.01,11.64,44.32]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.03]
Num5598330
HSI[202.01,0.19,0.41]
lab[44.32,-4.92,-10.55]
Lighten
#899fac
Darken
#2b373e
Saturate
#40718f
Desaturate
#676767
Greyscale
#676767
Brighten
#889fad

Color harmonies of #556c7a

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.
#556c7a
#7a556c
#6c7a55

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.
#556c7a
#75557a
#7a6355
#597a55

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.
#556c7a
#7392a4
#90b7cf
#aeddf9
#1a2125
#37464f

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.
#556c7a
#557a79
#55737a
#556c7a
#55657a
#555d7a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556c7a
#6a557a
#7a7955

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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#f3f5f6
#e7eaec
#dbe0e3
#ced5d9
#c2cbd0
#b6c0c6
#aab6bd
#9eabb3
#92a1aa
#8696a0
#798c97
#6d818d
#617784
#556c7a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c0f11
#12171a
#181f23
#1e272c
#242e34
#2b363d
#313e46
#37454e
#3d4d57
#435560
#495d69
#4f6471
#556c7a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556c7a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.508 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!
3.812 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 #556c7a

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Use #556c7a in CSS

#556c7a as Background Color in CSS
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#556c7a as Text Color in CSS
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#556c7a as Border Color in CSS
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