#556168 Color Information

Hex color code: #556168

The hex color #556168 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (85, 97, 104) and HSL of (202°, 10%, 37%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#556168

RGB

85, 97, 104

HSL

202°, 10%, 37%

CMYK

18%, 7%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556168;
background-color: #556168;
border-color: #556168;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556168;
border: 2px solid #556168;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556168]
text-[#556168]
border-[#556168]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556168]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556168, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556168; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556168; 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 #556168; background-color: #55616815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55616820; border-left: 4px solid #556168; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556168; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556168 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 97, 104

Red: 85 / Green: 97 / Blue: 104

HSL

202°, 10%, 37%

Hue: 202° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

18%, 7%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #556168?

#556168 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

685C55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556168 to RGB:

rgb(85, 97, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556168 to HSL:

hsl(202, 10%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556168 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 7%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#556168 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 85, 97, 104 and HSL of 202°, 10%, 37%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556168 is #685C55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #556865.

Use #556168 in CSS: color: #556168 or background-color: #556168. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556168

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556168?

#556168 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #556168?

#556168 in RGB is (85, 97, 104) - 85 red, 97 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #556168 in CSS?

Use #556168 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556168?

#685C55 (complementary), #556865 (analogous), and #323A3E (lighter shade) work well with #556168.