#555256
Dark Gray
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About #555256 Dark Gray
#555256 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 82 green, and 86 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 33%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #555256 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
285°
Hue
2%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555256 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555256 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555256 on White
Contrast Ratio7.7:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#555256 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.73:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555256 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555256 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 82, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 2%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 82, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 32.2%, 33.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 1%, 5%, 0%, 66% |
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