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#557b7b

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HEX#557b7b
HEX8#557b7bff
RGBrgb(85, 123, 123)
CMYK[0.31,0,0,0.52]
Name#557b7b
HCL[197.92,13.92,48.92]
oklab[0.55,-0.04,-0.01]
Num5602171
HSI[180,0.23,0.43]
lab[48.92,-13.24,-4.28]
Lighten
#89adad
Darken
#2b3f3f
Saturate
#409090
Desaturate
#686868
Greyscale
#686868
Brighten
#88aeae

Color harmonies of #557b7b

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.
#557b7b
#7b557b
#7b7b55

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.
#557b7b
#68557b
#7b5555
#687b55

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.
#557b7b
#72a5a5
#90d0d0
#adfafa
#1a2626
#385050

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.
#557b7b
#557b6c
#557b73
#557b7b
#55737b
#556c7b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557b7b
#5d557b
#7b6c55

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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#f3f6f6
#e7ecec
#dbe3e3
#ced9d9
#c2d0d0
#b6c6c6
#aabdbd
#9eb4b4
#92aaaa
#86a1a1
#799797
#6d8e8e
#618484
#557b7b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060909
#0c1212
#121a1a
#182323
#1e2c2c
#243535
#2b3e3e
#314646
#374f4f
#3d5858
#436161
#496969
#4f7272
#557b7b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557b7b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.661 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!
4.505 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 #557b7b

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Use #557b7b in CSS

#557b7b as Background Color in CSS
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#557b7b as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#557b7b">Text Color</div>
#557b7b as Border Color in CSS
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