#555E50
Dark Gray
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About #555E50 Dark Gray
#555E50 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 94 green, and 80 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 99°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 34%.
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 #555E50 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
99°
Hue
8%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #555E50 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #555E50 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#555E50 on White
Contrast Ratio6.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#555E50 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.1:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #555E50 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #555E50 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 94, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(99, 8%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 94, 80 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 36.9%, 31.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 0%, 15%, 63% |
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