#557AB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #557AB9

The hex color #557AB9 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (85, 122, 185) and HSL of (218°, 42%, 53%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#557AB9

RGB

85, 122, 185

HSL

218°, 42%, 53%

CMYK

54%, 34%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #557AB9;
background-color: #557AB9;
border-color: #557AB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #557AB9;
border: 2px solid #557AB9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#557AB9]
text-[#557AB9]
border-[#557AB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_557AB9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #557AB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #557AB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #557AB9; color: #000000; }

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 #557AB9; background-color: #557AB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #557AB920; border-left: 4px solid #557AB9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #557AB9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #557AB9 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 122, 185

Red: 85 / Green: 122 / Blue: 185

HSL

218°, 42%, 53%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

54%, 34%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #557AB9?

#557AB9 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B99555

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #557AB9 to RGB:

rgb(85, 122, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #557AB9 to HSL:

hsl(218, 42%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #557AB9 to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 34%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #557AB9 has RGB (85, 122, 185) and HSL (218°, 42%, 53%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #557AB9 is #B99555, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55ACB9.

Use #557AB9 in CSS: color: #557AB9 or background-color: #557AB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #557AB9

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #557AB9?

#557AB9 is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #557AB9?

#557AB9 in RGB is (85, 122, 185) - 85 red, 122 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #557AB9 in CSS?

Use #557AB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #557AB9?

#B99555 (complementary), #55ACB9 (analogous), and #38568A (lighter shade) work well with #557AB9.