#556292 Hex Color
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#556292 is a muted, dusty indigo with gray undertones and very little saturation. Its dim, inky character suits dark UI backgrounds, night sky themes, and meditation or spiritual branding. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 5.9:1 contrast. Best used as a supporting tone, since large flat areas can look dull.
Questions about #556292
What is #556292 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #556292 is rgb(85, 98, 146), in HSL hsl(227, 26%, 45%) and in CMYK 42%, 33%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #556292?
Muted indigo like #556292 flatters warm, earthy contrasts such as terracotta and mustard, which lift its dusty gray undertones. For softer tonal palettes, pair it with cream or charcoal.
Is #556292 readable on white or black?
#556292 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.