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#556d8f

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HEX#556d8f
HEX8#556d8fff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 143)
CMYK[0.41,0.24,0,0.44]
Name#556d8f
HCL[270.93,21.43,45.43]
oklab[0.53,-0.01,-0.06]
Num5598607
HSI[215.68,0.24,0.44]
lab[45.43,0.35,-21.42]
Lighten
#8ea1bc
Darken
#2f3c4f
Saturate
#3e69a6
Desaturate
#6c7178
Greyscale
#727272
Brighten
#88a0c2

Color harmonies of #556d8f

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.
#556d8f
#8f556d
#6d8f55

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.
#556d8f
#8f558a
#8f7755
#558f5a

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.
#556d8f
#6e8db9
#88aee4
#090c0f
#222c3a
#3c4d64

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.
#556d8f
#55848f
#55798f
#556d8f
#55618f
#55568f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d8f
#83558f
#848f55

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
#f3f5f7
#e7eaef
#dbe0e7
#ced5df
#c2cbd7
#b6c0cf
#aab6c7
#9eacbf
#92a1b7
#8697af
#798ca7
#6d829f
#617797
#556d8f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06080a
#0c1014
#12171f
#181f29
#1e2733
#242f3d
#2b3748
#313e52
#37465c
#3d4e66
#435670
#495d7b
#4f6585
#556d8f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d8f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.289 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!
3.97 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 #556d8f

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Use #556d8f in CSS

#556d8f as Background Color in CSS
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#556d8f as Text Color in CSS
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#556d8f as Border Color in CSS
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