#556B93 Hex Color
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#556b93 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a subdued, dependable mood suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or burgundy, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #556b93 supports white body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #556b93
What is #556b93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #556b93 is rgb(85, 107, 147), in HSL hsl(219, 27%, 45%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #556b93?
#556b93 pairs well with warm white, burgundy, and soft terracotta because its cool, gray-muted base gains contrast from warmer accents without becoming loud, making the combination suitable for restrained editorial, finance, and public-service interfaces.
Is #556b93 readable on white or black?
#556b93 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.