#556176 Color Information

Hex color code: #556176

The hex color #556176 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (85, 97, 118) and HSL of (218°, 16%, 40%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#556176

RGB

85, 97, 118

HSL

218°, 16%, 40%

CMYK

28%, 18%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556176;
background-color: #556176;
border-color: #556176;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556176;
border: 2px solid #556176;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556176]
text-[#556176]
border-[#556176]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556176]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556176, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556176; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556176; 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 #556176; background-color: #55617615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55617620; border-left: 4px solid #556176; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556176; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556176 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 97, 118

Red: 85 / Green: 97 / Blue: 118

HSL

218°, 16%, 40%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

28%, 18%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #556176?

#556176 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

766A56

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556176 to RGB:

rgb(85, 97, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556176 to HSL:

hsl(218, 16%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556176 to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 18%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #556176 has RGB (85, 97, 118) and HSL (218°, 16%, 40%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556176 is #766A56, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #567276.

Use #556176 in CSS: color: #556176 or background-color: #556176. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556176

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.36:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556176?

#556176 is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #556176?

#556176 in RGB is (85, 97, 118) - 85 red, 97 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #556176 in CSS?

Use #556176 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556176?

#766A56 (complementary), #567276 (analogous), and #363D4A (lighter shade) work well with #556176.