#555FAE Hex Color
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Hex color #555fae is a grayed, mid-tone indigo with a cool, composed character. Its low saturation makes it a strong dark mode background or dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, and white text passes WCAG AA contrast on it. Pair it with warm ochre or terracotta accents, which flatter its gray undertone better than bright hues do.
Questions about #555fae
What is #555fae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555fae is rgb(85, 95, 174), in HSL hsl(233, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 51%, 45%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #555fae?
Warm, earthy accents suit this muted indigo better than bright complements. Try ochre or terracotta as small accent tones, since the gray undertone in #555fae keeps the combination grounded rather than clashing. For text and surfaces, stick with white or off-white to preserve the cool, calm mood.
Is #555fae a warm or cool color?
Cool. #555fae sits in the indigo range with a clear blue base and a grayed, desaturated finish, so it reads composed rather than vivid. It carries enough darkness to act as a background color in interfaces, which is where it performs best.
Is #555fae readable on white or black?
#555fae has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.