#555266 Color Information

Hex color code: #555266

#555266 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (85, 82, 102), and in HSL it is (249°, 11%, 36%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#555266

RGB

85, 82, 102

HSL

249°, 11%, 36%

CMYK

17%, 20%, 0%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555266;
background-color: #555266;
border-color: #555266;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555266;
border: 2px solid #555266;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555266]
text-[#555266]
border-[#555266]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555266]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555266, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555266; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555266; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #555266; background-color: #55526615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55526620; border-left: 4px solid #555266; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #555266; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555266 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 82, 102

Red: 85 / Green: 82 / Blue: 102

HSL

249°, 11%, 36%

Hue: 249° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

17%, 20%, 0%, 60%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 60%

What color is #555266?

#555266 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

636652

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555266 to RGB:

rgb(85, 82, 102)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555266 to HSL:

hsl(249, 11%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555266 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 20%, 0%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#555266 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 85, 82, 102 and HSL of 249°, 11%, 36%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555266 is #636652, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #525966.

Use #555266 in CSS: color: #555266 or background-color: #555266. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555266

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.79:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555266?

#555266 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #555266?

#555266 in RGB is (85, 82, 102) - 85 red, 82 green, and 102 blue.

How to use #555266 in CSS?

Use #555266 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555266?

#636652 (complementary), #525966 (analogous), and #31303B (lighter shade) work well with #555266.