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#557e81

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HEX#557e81
HEX8#557e81ff
RGBrgb(85, 126, 129)
CMYK[0.34,0.02,0,0.49]
Name#557e81
HCL[204.8,14.73,50.02]
oklab[0.56,-0.04,-0.02]
Num5602945
HSI[183.5,0.25,0.44]
lab[50.02,-13.37,-6.18]
Lighten
#8aafb2
Darken
#2c4244
Saturate
#409096
Desaturate
#6a6c6c
Greyscale
#6b6b6b
Brighten
#88b1b4

Color harmonies of #557e81

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.
#557e81
#81557e
#7e8155

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.
#557e81
#6e5581
#815855
#688155

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.
#557e81
#71a8ab
#8dd1d6
#010101
#1d2b2c
#395456

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.
#557e81
#558172
#55817b
#557e81
#557581
#556c81

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#557e81
#615581
#817255

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.
#ffffff
#f3f6f6
#e7eded
#dbe3e4
#cedadb
#c2d1d2
#b6c8c9
#aabfc0
#9eb5b7
#92acae
#86a3a5
#799a9c
#6d9093
#61878a
#557e81

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060909
#0c1212
#121b1c
#182425
#1e2d2e
#243637
#2b3f41
#31484a
#375153
#3d5a5c
#436365
#496c6f
#4f7578
#557e81

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #557e81 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.48 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!
4.688 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 #557e81

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Use #557e81 in CSS

#557e81 as Background Color in CSS
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#557e81 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#557e81">Text Color</div>
#557e81 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#557e81">Border Color</div>
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