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#556d7e

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HEX#556d7e
HEX8#556d7eff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 126)
CMYK[0.33,0.13,0,0.51]
Name#556d7e
HCL[250.13,13.06,44.77]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.03]
Num5598590
HSI[204.37,0.2,0.42]
lab[44.77,-4.44,-12.28]
Lighten
#89a0b0
Darken
#2c3841
Saturate
#407193
Desaturate
#696969
Greyscale
#696969
Brighten
#88a0b1

Color harmonies of #556d7e

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.
#556d7e
#7e556d
#6d7e55

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.
#556d7e
#7a557e
#7e6655
#587e55

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.
#556d7e
#7292a8
#8eb7d3
#abdbfd
#1c2329
#384853

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.
#556d7e
#557d7e
#55757e
#556d7e
#55657e
#555d7e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d7e
#6e557e
#7d7e55

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
#e7eaed
#dbe0e3
#ced5da
#c2cbd1
#b6c0c8
#aab6bf
#9eacb5
#92a1ac
#8697a3
#798c9a
#6d8290
#617787
#556d7e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c1012
#12171b
#181f24
#1e272d
#242f36
#2b373f
#313e48
#374651
#3d4e5a
#435663
#495d6c
#4f6575
#556d7e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d7e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.419 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!
3.875 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 #556d7e

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Use #556d7e in CSS

#556d7e as Background Color in CSS
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#556d7e as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556d7e">Text Color</div>
#556d7e as Border Color in CSS
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