#556F8F Hex Color
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Faded denim with a gray cast. #556f8f is a muted slate blue that reads subdued and steady, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and calm UI backgrounds. Its low saturation makes it a supporting tone rather than a hero accent. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1. The hex code for this blue is #556f8f.
Questions about #556f8f
What is #556f8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #556f8f is rgb(85, 111, 143), in HSL hsl(213, 25%, 45%) and in CMYK 41%, 22%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #556f8f?
Warm, earthy accents work best, since #556f8f leans cool and gray. Try terracotta, muted coral, or a burgundy for contrast. Pair it with cream rather than pure white, which can wash out its low saturation.
Is #556f8f readable on white or black?
#556f8f has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.