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#556c7b

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HEX#556c7b
HEX8#556c7bff
RGBrgb(85, 108, 123)
CMYK[0.31,0.12,0,0.52]
Name#556c7b
HCL[247.26,12.03,44.36]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.03]
Num5598331
HSI[203.07,0.19,0.41]
lab[44.36,-4.65,-11.1]
Lighten
#899fad
Darken
#2b373f
Saturate
#407090
Desaturate
#686868
Greyscale
#686868
Brighten
#889fae

Color harmonies of #556c7b

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.
#556c7b
#7b556c
#6c7b55

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.
#556c7b
#77557b
#7b6455
#597b55

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.
#556c7b
#7291a5
#90b7d0
#addcfa
#1a2126
#384750

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.
#556c7b
#557b7b
#55747b
#556c7b
#55647b
#555d7b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556c7b
#6c557b
#7b7b55

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
#9eabb4
#92a1aa
#8696a1
#798c97
#6d818e
#617784
#556c7b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c0f12
#12171a
#181f23
#1e272c
#242e35
#2b363e
#313e46
#37454f
#3d4d58
#435561
#495d69
#4f6472
#556c7b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556c7b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.501 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!
3.817 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 #556c7b

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Use #556c7b in CSS

#556c7b as Background Color in CSS
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#556c7b as Text Color in CSS
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#556c7b as Border Color in CSS
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