#557375 Color Information

Hex color code: #557375

A balanced cyan shade, #557375 appears as (85, 115, 117) in RGB and (184°, 16%, 40%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#557375

RGB

85, 115, 117

HSL

184°, 16%, 40%

CMYK

27%, 2%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #557375;
background-color: #557375;
border-color: #557375;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #557375;
border: 2px solid #557375;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#557375]
text-[#557375]
border-[#557375]
shadow-[0_0_10px_557375]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #557375, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #557375; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #557375; 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 #557375; background-color: #55737515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55737520; border-left: 4px solid #557375; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #557375; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #557375 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 115, 117

Red: 85 / Green: 115 / Blue: 117

HSL

184°, 16%, 40%

Hue: 184° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

27%, 2%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #557375?

#557375 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

765856

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #557375 to RGB:

rgb(85, 115, 117)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #557375 to HSL:

hsl(184, 16%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #557375 to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 2%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#557375 is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 85, 115, 117 and HSL of 184°, 16%, 40%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #557375 is #765856, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #567668.

Use #557375 in CSS: color: #557375 or background-color: #557375. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #557375

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.10:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #557375?

#557375 is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #557375?

#557375 in RGB is (85, 115, 117) - 85 red, 115 green, and 117 blue.

How to use #557375 in CSS?

Use #557375 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #557375?

#765856 (complementary), #567668 (analogous), and #36494A (lighter shade) work well with #557375.