#556E77
Muted Blue
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About #556E77 Muted Blue
#556E77 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 110 green, and 119 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #556E77 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
17%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556E77 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556E77 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556E77 on White
Contrast Ratio5.41:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556E77 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.88:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556E77 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556E77 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 110, 119) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 17%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 110, 119 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 43.1%, 46.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 29%, 8%, 0%, 53% |
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