#555E72 Color Information

Hex color code: #555E72

The hex color #555E72 is a muted blue with RGB values of (85, 94, 114) and HSL of (221°, 15%, 39%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#555E72

RGB

85, 94, 114

HSL

221°, 15%, 39%

CMYK

25%, 18%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555E72;
background-color: #555E72;
border-color: #555E72;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555E72;
border: 2px solid #555E72;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555E72]
text-[#555E72]
border-[#555E72]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555E72]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555E72, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555E72; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555E72; 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 #555E72; background-color: #555E7215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #555E7220; border-left: 4px solid #555E72; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555E72; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555E72 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 94, 114

Red: 85 / Green: 94 / Blue: 114

HSL

221°, 15%, 39%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

25%, 18%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #555E72?

#555E72 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

726955

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555E72 to RGB:

rgb(85, 94, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555E72 to HSL:

hsl(221, 15%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555E72 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 18%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #555E72 has RGB (85, 94, 114) and HSL (221°, 15%, 39%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555E72 is #726955, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #556D72.

Use #555E72 in CSS: color: #555E72 or background-color: #555E72. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555E72

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.23:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555E72?

#555E72 is a muted blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #555E72?

#555E72 in RGB is (85, 94, 114) - 85 red, 94 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #555E72 in CSS?

Use #555E72 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555E72?

#726955 (complementary), #556D72 (analogous), and #343A46 (lighter shade) work well with #555E72.