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#557e7d

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HEX#557e7d
HEX8#557e7dff
RGBrgb(85, 126, 125)
CMYK[0.33,0,0.01,0.51]
Name#557e7d
HCL[195.57,14.94,49.9]
oklab[0.56,-0.04,-0.01]
Num5602941
HSI[178.78,0.24,0.44]
lab[49.9,-14.39,-4.01]
Lighten
#89b0af
Darken
#2c4141
Saturate
#409391
Desaturate
#696969
Greyscale
#696969
Brighten
#88b1b0

Color harmonies of #557e7d

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.
#557e7d
#7d557e
#7e7d55

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.
#557e7d
#68557e
#7e5556
#6a7e55

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.
#557e7d
#72a8a7
#8ed3d1
#abfdfb
#1c2929
#385353

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.
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#557e6d
#557e75
#557e7d
#55777e
#556f7e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557e7d
#5c557e
#7e6d55

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
#e7edec
#dbe3e3
#cedada
#c2d1d1
#b6c8c7
#aabfbe
#9eb5b5
#92acab
#86a3a2
#799a99
#6d9090
#618786
#557e7d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060909
#0c1212
#121b1b
#182424
#1e2d2d
#243636
#2b3f3f
#314847
#375150
#3d5a59
#436362
#496c6b
#4f7574
#557e7d

Contrast Checker

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4.5 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!
4.667 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 #557e7d

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Use #557e7d in CSS

#557e7d as Background Color in CSS
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#557e7d as Text Color in CSS
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#557e7d as Border Color in CSS
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