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#556d7f

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HEX#556d7f
HEX8#556d7fff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 127)
CMYK[0.33,0.14,0,0.5]
Name#556d7f
HCL[252,13.48,44.8]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,-0.04]
Num5598591
HSI[205.28,0.21,0.42]
lab[44.8,-4.17,-12.82]
Lighten
#8aa0b0
Darken
#2c3942
Saturate
#407094
Desaturate
#6a6a6a
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#88a0b2

Color harmonies of #556d7f

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.
#556d7f
#7f556d
#6d7f55

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.
#556d7f
#7c557f
#7f6755
#587f55

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.
#556d7f
#7191a9
#8eb6d4
#aadafe
#1c242a
#394954

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.
#556d7f
#557e7f
#55757f
#556d7f
#55657f
#555c7f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d7f
#6f557f
#7e7f55

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
#dbe0e4
#ced5da
#c2cbd1
#b6c0c8
#aab6bf
#9eacb6
#92a1ad
#8697a4
#798c9a
#6d8291
#617788
#556d7f

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
#2b3740
#313e49
#374652
#3d4e5b
#435664
#495d6d
#4f6576
#556d7f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d7f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.412 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!
3.88 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 #556d7f

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Use #556d7f in CSS

#556d7f as Background Color in CSS
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#556d7f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556d7f">Text Color</div>
#556d7f as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556d7f">Border Color</div>
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