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#557991

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HEX#557991
HEX8#557991ff
RGBrgb(85, 121, 145)
CMYK[0.41,0.17,0,0.43]
Name#557991
HCL[250.09,18.11,49.07]
oklab[0.56,-0.03,-0.05]
Num5601681
HSI[203.41,0.27,0.46]
lab[49.07,-6.17,-17.03]
Lighten
#8fabbd
Darken
#2f4351
Saturate
#3e7ea8
Desaturate
#6c747a
Greyscale
#737373
Brighten
#88acc4

Color harmonies of #557991

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.
#557991
#915579
#799155

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.
#557991
#8b5591
#916d55
#5b9155

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.
#557991
#6e9cbb
#87c0e6
#0a0f11
#23323c
#3c5666

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.
#557991
#559191
#558591
#557991
#556d91
#556191

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557991
#795591
#919155

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
#e7ecef
#dbe2e7
#ced9e0
#c2cfd8
#b6c6d0
#aabcc8
#9eb2c0
#92a9b8
#869fb0
#7996a9
#6d8ca1
#618399
#557991

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06090a
#0c1115
#121a1f
#182329
#1e2b34
#24343e
#2b3d49
#314553
#374e5d
#3d5668
#435f72
#49687c
#4f7087
#557991

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557991 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.636 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!
4.53 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!

Color Palettes #557991

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Use #557991 in CSS

#557991 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#557991">Background Color</div>
#557991 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#557991">Text Color</div>
#557991 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#557991">Border Color</div>
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