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#556f7e

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HEX#556f7e
HEX8#556f7eff
RGBrgb(85, 111, 126)
CMYK[0.33,0.12,0,0.51]
Name#556f7e
HCL[243.72,12.68,45.37]
oklab[0.53,-0.02,-0.03]
Num5599102
HSI[201.19,0.21,0.42]
lab[45.37,-5.61,-11.37]
Lighten
#89a2b0
Darken
#2c3941
Saturate
#407593
Desaturate
#696969
Greyscale
#696969
Brighten
#88a2b1

Color harmonies of #556f7e

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.
#556f7e
#7e556f
#6f7e55

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.
#556f7e
#78557e
#7e6455
#5a7e55

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.
#556f7e
#7294a8
#8ebad3
#abdffd
#1c2429
#384a53

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.
#556f7e
#557e7d
#55777e
#556f7e
#55677e
#555f7e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556f7e
#6c557e
#7e7d55

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
#f3f5f6
#e7eaed
#dbe0e3
#ced6da
#c2ccd1
#b6c1c8
#aab7bf
#9eadb5
#92a2ac
#8698a3
#798e9a
#6d8490
#617987
#556f7e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060809
#0c1012
#12181b
#182024
#1e282d
#243036
#2b383f
#313f48
#374751
#3d4f5a
#435763
#495f6c
#4f6775
#556f7e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556f7e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.301 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!
3.961 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 #556f7e

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Use #556f7e in CSS

#556f7e as Background Color in CSS
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#556f7e as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556f7e">Text Color</div>
#556f7e as Border Color in CSS
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