#556375 Color Information

Hex color code: #556375

A neutral blue shade, #556375 appears as (85, 99, 117) in RGB and (214°, 16%, 40%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#556375

RGB

85, 99, 117

HSL

214°, 16%, 40%

CMYK

27%, 15%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556375;
background-color: #556375;
border-color: #556375;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556375;
border: 2px solid #556375;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556375]
text-[#556375]
border-[#556375]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556375]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556375, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556375; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556375; 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 #556375; background-color: #55637515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55637520; border-left: 4px solid #556375; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556375; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556375 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 99, 117

Red: 85 / Green: 99 / Blue: 117

HSL

214°, 16%, 40%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

27%, 15%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #556375?

#556375 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

766856

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556375 to RGB:

rgb(85, 99, 117)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556375 to HSL:

hsl(214, 16%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556375 to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 15%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#556375 is a understated blue color with RGB values of 85, 99, 117 and HSL of 214°, 16%, 40%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556375 is #766856, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #567476.

Use #556375 in CSS: color: #556375 or background-color: #556375. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556375

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.43:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556375?

#556375 is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #556375?

#556375 in RGB is (85, 99, 117) - 85 red, 99 green, and 117 blue.

How to use #556375 in CSS?

Use #556375 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556375?

#766856 (complementary), #567476 (analogous), and #363E4A (lighter shade) work well with #556375.