#555D8E Hex Color
A dusky indigo with serious depth
#555d8e is a dark, muted indigo with a cool gray cast and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood without harsh intensity. Use this hex code for dark-mode surfaces, spiritual branding, or night-sky themes, with white text for accessible small body copy.
Questions about #555d8e
What is #555d8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555d8e is rgb(85, 93, 142), in HSL hsl(232, 25%, 45%) and in CMYK 40%, 35%, 0%, 44%.
Which colors pair well with #555d8e?
Pair #555d8e with warm ivory, muted red, or softened yellow to balance its cool gray cast without making the palette loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside lighter neutrals, since large areas can feel heavy or slightly muddy.
Is #555d8e readable on white or black?
#555d8e has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.