#555851
Dark Gray
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About #555851 Dark Gray
#555851 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 88 green, and 81 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 86°, saturation of 4%, 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 #555851 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
86°
Hue
4%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555851 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555851 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555851 on White
Contrast Ratio7.24:1
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Aa#555851 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555851 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555851 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 88, 81) |
| HSL | hsl(86, 4%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 88, 81 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 34.5%, 31.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 3%, 0%, 8%, 65% |
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