#556172 Color Information

Hex color code: #556172

The hex color #556172 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (85, 97, 114) and HSL of (215°, 15%, 39%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#556172

RGB

85, 97, 114

HSL

215°, 15%, 39%

CMYK

25%, 15%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556172;
background-color: #556172;
border-color: #556172;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556172;
border: 2px solid #556172;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556172]
text-[#556172]
border-[#556172]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556172]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556172, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556172; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556172; 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 #556172; background-color: #55617215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55617220; border-left: 4px solid #556172; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556172; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556172 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 97, 114

Red: 85 / Green: 97 / Blue: 114

HSL

215°, 15%, 39%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

25%, 15%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #556172?

#556172 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

726655

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556172 to RGB:

rgb(85, 97, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556172 to HSL:

hsl(215, 15%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556172 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 15%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#556172 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 85, 97, 114 and HSL of 215°, 15%, 39%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556172 is #726655, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #557072.

Use #556172 in CSS: color: #556172 or background-color: #556172. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556172

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556172?

#556172 is a balanced blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #556172?

#556172 in RGB is (85, 97, 114) - 85 red, 97 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #556172 in CSS?

Use #556172 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556172?

#726655 (complementary), #557072 (analogous), and #343C46 (lighter shade) work well with #556172.