#555F59 Color Information

Hex color code: #555F59

The hex color #555F59 is a neutral green with RGB values of (85, 95, 89) and HSL of (144°, 6%, 35%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#555F59

RGB

85, 95, 89

HSL

144°, 6%, 35%

CMYK

11%, 0%, 6%, 63%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555F59;
background-color: #555F59;
border-color: #555F59;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555F59;
border: 2px solid #555F59;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555F59]
text-[#555F59]
border-[#555F59]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555F59]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555F59, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555F59; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555F59; 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 #555F59; background-color: #555F5915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #555F5920; border-left: 4px solid #555F59; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555F59; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555F59 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 95, 89

Red: 85 / Green: 95 / Blue: 89

HSL

144°, 6%, 35%

Hue: 144° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

11%, 0%, 6%, 63%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 63%

What color is #555F59?

#555F59 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5F545A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555F59 to RGB:

rgb(85, 95, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555F59 to HSL:

hsl(144, 6%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555F59 to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 63%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated green tone, #555F59 has RGB (85, 95, 89) and HSL (144°, 6%, 35%). 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 #555F59 is #5F545A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #555F54.

Use #555F59 in CSS: color: #555F59 or background-color: #555F59. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555F59

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.17:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555F59?

#555F59 is a understated green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #555F59?

#555F59 in RGB is (85, 95, 89) - 85 red, 95 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #555F59 in CSS?

Use #555F59 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555F59?

#5F545A (complementary), #555F54 (analogous), and #303632 (lighter shade) work well with #555F59.