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#556c9a

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HEX#556c9a
HEX8#556c9aff
RGBrgb(85, 108, 154)
CMYK[0.45,0.3,0,0.4]
Name#556c9a
HCL[278.72,27.98,45.62]
oklab[0.53,-0.01,-0.08]
Num5598362
HSI[220.89,0.27,0.45]
lab[45.62,4.24,-27.66]
Lighten
#92a2c3
Darken
#313e58
Saturate
#3d64b2
Desaturate
#6d7482
Greyscale
#777777
Brighten
#889fcd

Color harmonies of #556c9a

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.
#556c9a
#9a556c
#6c9a55

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.
#556c9a
#9a558e
#9a8355
#559a60

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.
#556c9a
#6c8ac4
#84a8ef
#0f131a
#263045
#3e4e6f

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.
#556c9a
#55889a
#557a9a
#556c9a
#555e9a
#5a559a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556c9a
#91559a
#889a55

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
#f3f5f8
#e7eaf1
#dbe0e9
#ced5e2
#c2cbdb
#b6c0d4
#aab6cd
#9eabc5
#92a1be
#8696b7
#798cb0
#6d81a8
#6177a1
#556c9a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06080b
#0c0f16
#121721
#181f2c
#1e2737
#242e42
#2b364d
#313e58
#374563
#3d4d6e
#435579
#495d84
#4f648f
#556c9a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556c9a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.253 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!
3.998 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 #556c9a

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Use #556c9a in CSS

#556c9a as Background Color in CSS
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#556c9a as Text Color in CSS
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#556c9a as Border Color in CSS
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