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#556e74

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HEX#556e74
HEX8#556e74ff
RGBrgb(85, 110, 116)
CMYK[0.27,0.05,0,0.55]
Name#556e74
HCL[219.69,9.93,44.72]
oklab[0.52,-0.03,-0.02]
Num5598836
HSI[190.51,0.18,0.41]
lab[44.72,-7.64,-6.34]
Lighten
#88a1a7
Darken
#2a3639
Saturate
#417a88
Desaturate
#646464
Greyscale
#646464
Brighten
#88a1a7

Color harmonies of #556e74

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.
#556e74
#74556e
#6e7455

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.
#556e74
#6a5574
#745b55
#5e7455

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.
#556e74
#74969e
#93bfc9
#b2e7f3
#171d1f
#364649

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.
#556e74
#55746e
#557474
#556e74
#556874
#556274

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556e74
#615574
#746e55

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
#aab7ba
#9eacb0
#92a2a6
#86979c
#798d92
#6d8388
#61787e
#556e74

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060808
#0c1011
#121819
#181f21
#1e2729
#242f32
#2b373a
#313f42
#37474b
#3d4f53
#43565b
#495e63
#4f666c
#556e74

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556e74 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.428 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!
3.869 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 #556e74

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Use #556e74 in CSS

#556e74 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#556e74">Background Color</div>
#556e74 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556e74">Text Color</div>
#556e74 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556e74">Border Color</div>
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