#558EB6 Color Information

Hex color code: #558EB6

#558EB6 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (85, 142, 182), and in HSL it is (205°, 40%, 52%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#558EB6

RGB

85, 142, 182

HSL

205°, 40%, 52%

CMYK

53%, 22%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #558EB6;
background-color: #558EB6;
border-color: #558EB6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #558EB6;
border: 2px solid #558EB6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#558EB6]
text-[#558EB6]
border-[#558EB6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_558EB6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #558EB6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #558EB6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #558EB6; 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 #558EB6; background-color: #558EB615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #558EB620; border-left: 4px solid #558EB6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #558EB6; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #558EB6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 142, 182

Red: 85 / Green: 142 / Blue: 182

HSL

205°, 40%, 52%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

53%, 22%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 53% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #558EB6?

#558EB6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B67C54

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #558EB6 to RGB:

rgb(85, 142, 182)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #558EB6 to HSL:

hsl(205, 40%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #558EB6 to CMYK:

cmyk(53%, 22%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #558EB6 has RGB (85, 142, 182) and HSL (205°, 40%, 52%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #558EB6 is #B67C54, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #54B6AD.

Use #558EB6 in CSS: color: #558EB6 or background-color: #558EB6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #558EB6

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #558EB6?

#558EB6 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #558EB6?

#558EB6 in RGB is (85, 142, 182) - 85 red, 142 green, and 182 blue.

How to use #558EB6 in CSS?

Use #558EB6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #558EB6?

#B67C54 (complementary), #54B6AD (analogous), and #396584 (lighter shade) work well with #558EB6.