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#556f8b

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HEX#556f8b
HEX8#556f8bff
RGBrgb(85, 111, 139)
CMYK[0.39,0.2,0,0.45]
Name#556f8b
HCL[263.77,18.49,45.86]
oklab[0.53,-0.02,-0.05]
Num5599115
HSI[211.22,0.24,0.44]
lab[45.86,-2.01,-18.39]
Lighten
#8da2b9
Darken
#2e3c4c
Saturate
#3f6ea1
Desaturate
#6b7075
Greyscale
#707070
Brighten
#88a2be

Color harmonies of #556f8b

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.
#556f8b
#8b556f
#6f8b55

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.
#556f8b
#8b558a
#8b7155
#558b56

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.
#556f8b
#6f91b5
#89b3e0
#07090b
#212b36
#3b4d60

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.
#556f8b
#55858b
#557a8b
#556f8b
#55648b
#55598b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#556f8b
#7c558b
#858b55

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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#f3f5f7
#e7eaee
#dbe0e6
#ced6de
#c2ccd6
#b6c1cd
#aab7c5
#9eadbd
#92a2b4
#8698ac
#798ea4
#6d849c
#617993
#556f8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06080a
#0c1014
#12181e
#182028
#1e2832
#24303c
#2b3846
#313f4f
#374759
#3d4f63
#43576d
#495f77
#4f6781
#556f8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #556f8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.207 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!
4.033 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 #556f8b

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Use #556f8b in CSS

#556f8b as Background Color in CSS
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#556f8b as Text Color in CSS
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#556f8b as Border Color in CSS
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