#556991
Muted Blue
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About #556991 Muted Blue
#556991 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 105 green, and 145 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 220°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #556991 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
220°
Hue
26%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556991 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556991 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556991 on White
Contrast Ratio5.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556991 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.82:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556991 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556991 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 105, 145) |
| HSL | hsl(220, 26%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 105, 145 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 41.2%, 56.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 41%, 28%, 0%, 43% |
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