#55656B Hex Color
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Think of storm clouds over open water and you land close to #55656b. This dark, dusty blue sits almost grey, with a muted cyan undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or dark UI background, where white text holds a solid 6.1:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm ochre or soft coral when a palette needs lift.
Questions about #55656b
What is #55656b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55656b is rgb(85, 101, 107), in HSL hsl(196, 11%, 38%) and in CMYK 21%, 6%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #55656b?
Warm accents flatter this muted blue best. Terracotta or ochre add heat against its greyed cyan undertone, while pale linen keeps layouts breathable without draining its depth.
Is #55656b readable on white or black?
#55656b has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.