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#556e72

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HEX#556e72
HEX8#556e72ff
RGBrgb(85, 110, 114)
CMYK[0.25,0.04,0,0.55]
Name#556e72
HCL[212.74,9.68,44.66]
oklab[0.52,-0.03,-0.01]
Num5598834
HSI[187.31,0.17,0.4]
lab[44.66,-8.14,-5.24]
Lighten
#87a2a6
Darken
#293638
Saturate
#417c86
Desaturate
#636363
Greyscale
#636363
Brighten
#88a1a5

Color harmonies of #556e72

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.
#556e72
#72556e
#6e7255

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.
#556e72
#675572
#725955
#5f7255

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.
#556e72
#75979c
#94c0c7
#b4e9f1
#161c1d
#354547

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.
#556e72
#55726a
#557270
#556e72
#556872
#556272

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556e72
#5f5572
#726a55

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
#f3f5f5
#e7eaeb
#dbe0e1
#ced6d7
#c2cbcd
#b6c1c3
#aab7b9
#9eacae
#92a2a4
#86979a
#798d90
#6d8386
#61787c
#556e72

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060808
#0c1010
#121818
#181f21
#1e2729
#242f31
#2b3739
#313f41
#374749
#3d4f51
#43565a
#495e62
#4f666a
#556e72

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556e72 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.441 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!
3.86 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 #556e72

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Use #556e72 in CSS

#556e72 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556e72">Background Color</div>
#556e72 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556e72">Text Color</div>
#556e72 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556e72">Border Color</div>
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