#555E6E Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #555e6e functions as a serious, low-saturation blue that leans heavily into grey. Its restrained character provides a professional foundation for finance or security-focused UI designs. While white text stands out clearly against this shade, the color can sometimes appear flat when used in large areas. The hex code for this dim, inky tone is #555e6e.
Questions about #555e6e
What is #555e6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555e6e is rgb(85, 94, 110), in HSL hsl(218, 13%, 38%) and in CMYK 23%, 15%, 0%, 57%.
What design style suits the #555e6e color?
#555e6e is perfect for minimal or corporate interfaces where restraint is preferred over vibrancy. Its desaturated nature conveys stability and seriousness, making it an excellent choice for financial technology or security-focused digital products that need to feel trustworthy and calm.
Which colors pair best with #555e6e?
Is #555e6e readable on white or black?
#555e6e has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.