#555576 Color Information

Hex color code: #555576

#555576 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (85, 85, 118), and in HSL it is (240°, 16%, 40%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#555576

RGB

85, 85, 118

HSL

240°, 16%, 40%

CMYK

28%, 28%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555576;
background-color: #555576;
border-color: #555576;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555576;
border: 2px solid #555576;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555576]
text-[#555576]
border-[#555576]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555576]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555576, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555576; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555576; 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 #555576; background-color: #55557615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55557620; border-left: 4px solid #555576; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555576; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555576 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 85, 118

Red: 85 / Green: 85 / Blue: 118

HSL

240°, 16%, 40%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

28%, 28%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #555576?

#555576 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

767656

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555576 to RGB:

rgb(85, 85, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555576 to HSL:

hsl(240, 16%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555576 to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 28%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #555576 has RGB (85, 85, 118) and HSL (240°, 16%, 40%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555576 is #767656, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #566676.

Use #555576 in CSS: color: #555576 or background-color: #555576. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555576

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.95:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555576?

#555576 is a balanced blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #555576?

#555576 in RGB is (85, 85, 118) - 85 red, 85 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #555576 in CSS?

Use #555576 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555576?

#767656 (complementary), #566676 (analogous), and #36364A (lighter shade) work well with #555576.