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#556d9d

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HEX#556d9d
HEX8#556d9dff
RGBrgb(85, 109, 157)
CMYK[0.46,0.31,0,0.38]
Name#556d9d
HCL[278.99,29.12,46.05]
oklab[0.54,-0.01,-0.08]
Num5598621
HSI[220.89,0.27,0.46]
lab[46.05,4.55,-28.76]
Lighten
#93a4c5
Darken
#313f5b
Saturate
#3d65b5
Desaturate
#6d7585
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#88a0d0

Color harmonies of #556d9d

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.
#556d9d
#9d556d
#6d9d55

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.
#556d9d
#9d5591
#9d8555
#559d61

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.
#556d9d
#6c8bc7
#83a8f2
#10141d
#273248
#3e4f72

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.
#556d9d
#558a9d
#557b9d
#556d9d
#555f9d
#5a559d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556d9d
#93559d
#8a9d55

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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#f3f5f8
#e7eaf1
#dbe0ea
#ced5e3
#c2cbdc
#b6c0d5
#aab6ce
#9eacc7
#92a1c0
#8697b9
#798cb2
#6d82ab
#6177a4
#556d9d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06080b
#0c1016
#121722
#181f2d
#1e2738
#242f43
#2b374f
#313e5a
#374665
#3d4e70
#43567b
#495d87
#4f6592
#556d9d

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556d9d colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.172 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!
4.061 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 #556d9d

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Use #556d9d in CSS

#556d9d as Background Color in CSS
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#556d9d as Text Color in CSS
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#556d9d as Border Color in CSS
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