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#556c81

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HEX#556c81
HEX8#556c81ff
RGBrgb(85, 108, 129)
CMYK[0.34,0.16,0,0.49]
Name#556c81
HCL[258.1,14.68,44.58]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.04]
Num5598337
HSI[208.5,0.21,0.42]
lab[44.58,-3.03,-14.37]
Lighten
#8a9fb2
Darken
#2c3944
Saturate
#406d96
Desaturate
#6a6b6c
Greyscale
#6b6b6b
Brighten
#889fb4

Color harmonies of #556c81

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.
#556c81
#81556c
#6c8155

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.
#556c81
#805581
#816a55
#568155

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.
#556c81
#7190ab
#8db3d6
#010101
#1d252c
#394856

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.
#556c81
#557e81
#557581
#556c81
#556381
#555a81

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556c81
#735581
#7e8155

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
#f3f5f6
#e7eaed
#dbe0e4
#ced5db
#c2cbd2
#b6c0c9
#aab6c0
#9eabb7
#92a1ae
#8696a5
#798c9c
#6d8193
#61778a
#556c81

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c0f12
#12171c
#181f25
#1e272e
#242e37
#2b3641
#313e4a
#374553
#3d4d5c
#435565
#495d6f
#4f6478
#556c81

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556c81 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.457 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!
3.848 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 #556c81

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Use #556c81 in CSS

#556c81 as Background Color in CSS
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#556c81 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556c81">Text Color</div>
#556c81 as Border Color in CSS
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