#556177 Color Information

Hex color code: #556177

The hex color #556177 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (85, 97, 119) and HSL of (219°, 17%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#556177

RGB

85, 97, 119

HSL

219°, 17%, 40%

CMYK

29%, 18%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556177;
background-color: #556177;
border-color: #556177;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556177;
border: 2px solid #556177;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556177]
text-[#556177]
border-[#556177]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556177]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556177, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556177; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556177; 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 #556177; background-color: #55617715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55617720; border-left: 4px solid #556177; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556177; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556177 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 97, 119

Red: 85 / Green: 97 / Blue: 119

HSL

219°, 17%, 40%

Hue: 219° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

29%, 18%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 29% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #556177?

#556177 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

776B55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556177 to RGB:

rgb(85, 97, 119)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556177 to HSL:

hsl(219, 17%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556177 to CMYK:

cmyk(29%, 18%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #556177 has RGB (85, 97, 119) and HSL (219°, 17%, 40%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556177 is #776B55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #557277.

Use #556177 in CSS: color: #556177 or background-color: #556177. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556177

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 #556177?

#556177 is a balanced blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #556177?

#556177 in RGB is (85, 97, 119) - 85 red, 97 green, and 119 blue.

How to use #556177 in CSS?

Use #556177 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556177?

#776B55 (complementary), #557277 (analogous), and #353C4B (lighter shade) work well with #556177.