#555E74 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a design needs a steady slate blue that reads serious without shouting. Dark and dusty, #555e74 works best as a supporting tone or background behind white text, which clears WCAG AA at about 6.5:1 contrast. Its low saturation keeps the mood subdued and trustworthy, though it can turn muddy beside bright accents. The hex code #555e74 suits finance, security, and dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #555e74
What is #555e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555e74 is rgb(85, 94, 116), in HSL hsl(223, 15%, 39%) and in CMYK 27%, 19%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #555e74?
Warm tones bring out the best in #555e74. Try pairing it with a muted terracotta or soft gold accent to lift its grayness, or use warm off-whites instead of pure white to keep backgrounds from feeling cold.
Is #555e74 readable on white or black?
#555e74 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.