#558B79 Color Information

Hex color code: #558B79

The hex color #558B79 is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (85, 139, 121) and HSL of (160°, 24%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#558B79

RGB

85, 139, 121

HSL

160°, 24%, 44%

CMYK

39%, 0%, 13%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #558B79;
background-color: #558B79;
border-color: #558B79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #558B79;
border: 2px solid #558B79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#558B79]
text-[#558B79]
border-[#558B79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_558B79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #558B79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #558B79; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #558B79; 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 #558B79; background-color: #558B7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #558B7920; border-left: 4px solid #558B79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #558B79; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #558B79 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 139, 121

Red: 85 / Green: 139 / Blue: 121

HSL

160°, 24%, 44%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

39%, 0%, 13%, 45%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 45%

What color is #558B79?

#558B79 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8B5567

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #558B79 to RGB:

rgb(85, 139, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #558B79 to HSL:

hsl(160, 24%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #558B79 to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 0%, 13%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#558B79 is a soft cyan color with RGB values of 85, 139, 121 and HSL of 160°, 24%, 44%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #558B79 is #8B5567, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #558B5E.

Use #558B79 in CSS: color: #558B79 or background-color: #558B79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #558B79

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #558B79?

#558B79 is a soft cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #558B79?

#558B79 in RGB is (85, 139, 121) - 85 red, 139 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #558B79 in CSS?

Use #558B79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #558B79?

#8B5567 (complementary), #558B5E (analogous), and #385C50 (lighter shade) work well with #558B79.