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#557b74

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HEX#557b74
HEX8#557b74ff
RGBrgb(85, 123, 116)
CMYK[0.31,0,0.06,0.52]
Name#557b74
HCL[181.75,14.98,48.71]
oklab[0.55,-0.04,0]
Num5602164
HSI[170.03,0.21,0.42]
lab[48.71,-14.97,-0.46]
Lighten
#89ada7
Darken
#2b3f3b
Saturate
#409081
Desaturate
#686868
Greyscale
#686868
Brighten
#88aea7

Color harmonies of #557b74

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.
#557b74
#74557b
#7b7455

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.
#557b74
#61557b
#7b555c
#6f7b55

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.
#557b74
#72a59c
#90d0c4
#adfaec
#1a2624
#38504c

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.
#557b74
#557b65
#557b6c
#557b74
#557a7b
#55737b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557b74
#56557b
#7b6555

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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#f3f6f5
#e7eceb
#dbe3e1
#ced9d7
#c2d0cd
#b6c6c3
#aabdba
#9eb4b0
#92aaa6
#86a19c
#799792
#6d8e88
#61847e
#557b74

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060908
#0c1211
#121a19
#182321
#1e2c29
#243532
#2b3e3a
#314642
#374f4b
#3d5853
#43615b
#496963
#4f726c
#557b74

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557b74 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.696 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!
4.472 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 #557b74

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Use #557b74 in CSS

#557b74 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#557b74">Background Color</div>
#557b74 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#557b74">Text Color</div>
#557b74 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#557b74">Border Color</div>
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