#555850
Dark Gray
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About #555850 Dark Gray
#555850 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 88 green, and 80 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 83°, saturation of 5%, 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 #555850 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
83°
Hue
5%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555850 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555850 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555850 on White
Contrast Ratio7.25:1
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Aa#555850 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555850 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555850 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 88, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(83, 5%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 88, 80 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 34.5%, 31.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 3%, 0%, 9%, 65% |
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