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#557c8b

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HEX#557c8b
HEX8#557c8bff
RGBrgb(85, 124, 139)
CMYK[0.39,0.11,0,0.45]
Name#557c8b
HCL[232.48,15.72,49.75]
oklab[0.56,-0.04,-0.03]
Num5602443
HSI[195.61,0.27,0.45]
lab[49.75,-9.57,-12.46]
Lighten
#8dadb9
Darken
#2e444c
Saturate
#3f86a1
Desaturate
#6b7275
Greyscale
#707070
Brighten
#88afbe

Color harmonies of #557c8b

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.
#557c8b
#8b557c
#7c8b55

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.
#557c8b
#7f558b
#8b6455
#618b55

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.
#557c8b
#6fa2b5
#89c8e0
#070a0b
#213036
#3b5660

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.
#557c8b
#558b84
#55878b
#557c8b
#55718b
#55668b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557c8b
#6f558b
#8b8455

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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#f3f6f7
#e7ecee
#dbe3e6
#cedade
#c2d0d6
#b6c7cd
#aabec5
#9eb4bd
#92abb4
#86a1ac
#7998a4
#6d8f9c
#618593
#557c8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#06090a
#0c1214
#121b1e
#182328
#1e2c32
#24353c
#2b3e46
#31474f
#375059
#3d5963
#43616d
#496a77
#4f7381
#557c8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557c8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.524 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!
4.642 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 #557c8b

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Use #557c8b in CSS

#557c8b as Background Color in CSS
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#557c8b as Text Color in CSS
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#557c8b as Border Color in CSS
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