Color: #557B9C

#557B9C Color Information

#557B9C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #557B9C. A complement of this color would be #9B7655, perceived brightness is 0.45, and the grayscale version is #797979.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 208°,a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 47%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 208°, a saturation of 46%, and a value of 61%.

In a RGB color space, #557B9C is composed of 33% red, 48% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 18.24, x: 0.2708, and y: 0.3021.

Color Code #557B9C

#557B9Crgb(85, 123, 156)
HEX
#557B9C
RGB
rgb(85, 123, 156)
HSL
hsl(208, 29%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(208, 46%, 61%)
CMYK
46%, 21%, 0%, 39%
XYZ
X: 16.35, Y: 18.24, Z: 25.79
Lab
L: 49.78, a: -6.82, b: -22.31
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Shades of Color #557B9C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #557B9C 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 #557B9C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #557B9C 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.

#557B9Crgb(85, 123, 156)

About #557B9C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 208°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 47%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 208°, a saturation of 46%, and a value of 61%.

  • HEX: #557B9C
  • RGB: rgb(85, 123, 156)
  • HSL: hsl(208, 29%, 47%)
  • HSV: hsv(208, 46%, 61%)
  • CMYK: 46.00% cyan, 21.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
  • XYZ: 16.35, 18.24, 25.79
  • Yxy: 18.24, 0.2708, 0.3021
  • Hunter Lab: 49.78, -6.82, -22.31
  • CIE-Lab: 49.78, -6.82, -22.31

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 16.35, Y: 18.24, Z: 25.79. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 18.24, x: 0.2708, and y: 0.3021.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 49.78, a: -6.82, and b: -22.31. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 49.78, a: -6.82, and b: -22.31.

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 #557B9C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #557B9C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #557B9C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #557B9C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Split Complementary Colors of #557B9C

Split complementary colors are two colors adjacent to the complementary color of #557B9C. They create a balanced and visually appealing color scheme.

Tetradic Colors of #557B9C

Tetradic colors form a rectangle on the color wheel, including #557B9C. They provide vibrant and diverse color schemes for creative designs.

Monochromatic Colors of #557B9C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #557B9C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #557B9C

The complementary color of #557B9C 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 #557B9C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #557b9c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(85, 123, 156);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(85, 123, 156, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(208, 29%, 47%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #557b9c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #557b9c;
}
/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #557b9c;
}
/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #557b9c;
}
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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #557b9c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
#557B9C
On Black Background
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On White Background
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HTML Examples of #557B9C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #557b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(85, 123, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(85, 123, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(208, 29%, 47%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #557b9c;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #557b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #557b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #557b9c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #557b9c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #557B9C
</div>
#557B9C
On Black Background
#557B9C
On White Background
#557B9C

Related Colors of #557B9C

These colors are similar to #557B9C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.