#555558 Color Information

Hex color code: #555558

#555558 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (85, 85, 88), and in HSL it is (240°, 2%, 34%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#555558

RGB

85, 85, 88

HSL

240°, 2%, 34%

CMYK

3%, 3%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555558;
background-color: #555558;
border-color: #555558;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555558;
border: 2px solid #555558;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555558]
text-[#555558]
border-[#555558]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555558]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555558, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555558; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555558; 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 #555558; background-color: #55555815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55555820; border-left: 4px solid #555558; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555558; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555558 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 85, 88

Red: 85 / Green: 85 / Blue: 88

HSL

240°, 2%, 34%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

3%, 3%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #555558?

#555558 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

585855

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555558 to RGB:

rgb(85, 85, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555558 to HSL:

hsl(240, 2%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555558 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#555558 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 85, 85, 88 and HSL of 240°, 2%, 34%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555558 is #585855, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #555758.

Use #555558 in CSS: color: #555558 or background-color: #555558. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555558

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.83:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555558?

#555558 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #555558?

#555558 in RGB is (85, 85, 88) - 85 red, 85 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #555558 in CSS?

Use #555558 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555558?

#585855 (complementary), #555758 (analogous), and #2F2F31 (lighter shade) work well with #555558.