#556E72 Color Information

Hex color code: #556E72

The hex color #556E72 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (85, 110, 114) and HSL of (188°, 15%, 39%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#556E72

RGB

85, 110, 114

HSL

188°, 15%, 39%

CMYK

25%, 4%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556E72;
background-color: #556E72;
border-color: #556E72;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556E72;
border: 2px solid #556E72;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556E72]
text-[#556E72]
border-[#556E72]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556E72]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556E72, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556E72; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556E72; 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 #556E72; background-color: #556E7215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #556E7220; border-left: 4px solid #556E72; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #556E72; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556E72 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 110, 114

Red: 85 / Green: 110 / Blue: 114

HSL

188°, 15%, 39%

Hue: 188° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

25%, 4%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #556E72?

#556E72 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

725955

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556E72 to RGB:

rgb(85, 110, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556E72 to HSL:

hsl(188, 15%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556E72 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 4%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #556E72 has RGB (85, 110, 114) and HSL (188°, 15%, 39%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556E72 is #725955, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #557267.

Use #556E72 in CSS: color: #556E72 or background-color: #556E72. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556E72

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.86:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556E72?

#556E72 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #556E72?

#556E72 in RGB is (85, 110, 114) - 85 red, 110 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #556E72 in CSS?

Use #556E72 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556E72?

#725955 (complementary), #557267 (analogous), and #344446 (lighter shade) work well with #556E72.