Color: #557B8C
#557B8C Color Information
#557B8C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #557B8C. A complement of this color would be #8B6655, perceived brightness is 0.45, and the grayscale version is #717171.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 199°,a saturation of 24%, and a lightness of 44%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 199°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #557B8C is composed of 33% red, 48% green and 55% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 17.81, x: 0.2844, and y: 0.3302.
Color Code #557B8C
Shades of Color #557B8C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #557B8C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #557B8C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #557B8C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #557B8C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 199°, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness of 44%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 199°, a saturation of 39%, and a value of 55%.
- HEX: #557B8C
- RGB: rgb(85, 123, 140)
- HSL: hsl(199, 24%, 44%)
- HSV: hsv(199, 39%, 55%)
- CMYK: 39.00% cyan, 12.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 45.00% black
- XYZ: 15.34, 17.81, 20.78
- Yxy: 17.81, 0.2844, 0.3302
- Hunter Lab: 49.26, -10.38, -13.77
- CIE-Lab: 49.26, -10.38, -13.77
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 15.34, Y: 17.81, Z: 20.78. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 17.81, x: 0.2844, and y: 0.3302.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 49.26, a: -10.38, and b: -13.77. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 49.26, a: -10.38, and b: -13.77.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #557B8C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #557B8C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #557B8C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #557B8C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #557B8C
The complementary color of #557B8C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #557B8C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #557b8c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(85, 123, 140);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(85, 123, 140, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(199, 24%, 44%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #557b8c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #557b8c;
}HTML Examples of #557B8C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #557b8c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(85, 123, 140); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(85, 123, 140, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(199, 24%, 44%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #557b8c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #557b8c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #557B8C
These colors are similar to #557B8C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.