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#556f7f

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HEX#556f7f
HEX8#556f7fff
RGBrgb(85, 111, 127)
CMYK[0.33,0.13,0,0.5]
Name#556f7f
HCL[245.84,13.06,45.4]
oklab[0.53,-0.02,-0.03]
Num5599103
HSI[202.17,0.21,0.42]
lab[45.4,-5.34,-11.91]
Lighten
#8aa2b0
Darken
#2c3a42
Saturate
#407494
Desaturate
#6a6a6a
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#88a2b2

Color harmonies of #556f7f

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.
#556f7f
#7f556f
#6f7f55

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.
#556f7f
#7a557f
#7f6555
#5a7f55

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.
#556f7f
#7194a9
#8eb9d4
#aadefe
#1c252a
#394a54

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.
#556f7f
#557f7e
#55777f
#556f7f
#55677f
#555e7f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556f7f
#6d557f
#7f7e55

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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#f3f5f6
#e7eaed
#dbe0e4
#ced6da
#c2ccd1
#b6c1c8
#aab7bf
#9eadb6
#92a2ad
#8698a4
#798e9a
#6d8491
#617988
#556f7f

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
#2b3840
#313f49
#374752
#3d4f5b
#435764
#495f6d
#4f6776
#556f7f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556f7f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.294 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!
3.966 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 #556f7f

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Use #556f7f in CSS

#556f7f as Background Color in CSS
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#556f7f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#556f7f">Text Color</div>
#556f7f as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#556f7f">Border Color</div>
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