#555365 Color Information

Hex color code: #555365

A understated blue shade, #555365 appears as (85, 83, 101) in RGB and (247°, 10%, 36%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#555365

RGB

85, 83, 101

HSL

247°, 10%, 36%

CMYK

16%, 18%, 0%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555365;
background-color: #555365;
border-color: #555365;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555365;
border: 2px solid #555365;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555365]
text-[#555365]
border-[#555365]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555365]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555365, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555365; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555365; 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 #555365; background-color: #55536515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55536520; border-left: 4px solid #555365; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555365; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555365 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 83, 101

Red: 85 / Green: 83 / Blue: 101

HSL

247°, 10%, 36%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

16%, 18%, 0%, 60%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 60%

What color is #555365?

#555365 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

636553

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555365 to RGB:

rgb(85, 83, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555365 to HSL:

hsl(247, 10%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555365 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #555365 has RGB (85, 83, 101) and HSL (247°, 10%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555365 is #636553, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #535A65.

Use #555365 in CSS: color: #555365 or background-color: #555365. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555365

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.81:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555365?

#555365 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #555365?

#555365 in RGB is (85, 83, 101) - 85 red, 83 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #555365 in CSS?

Use #555365 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555365?

#636553 (complementary), #535A65 (analogous), and #31303B (lighter shade) work well with #555365.