#556E82
Muted Blue
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About #556E82 Muted Blue
#556E82 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 110 green, and 130 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 207°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 42%.
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 #556E82 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
207°
Hue
21%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556E82 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556E82 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556E82 on White
Contrast Ratio5.33:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556E82 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.94:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556E82 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556E82 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 110, 130) |
| HSL | hsl(207, 21%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 110, 130 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 43.1%, 51.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 15%, 0%, 49% |
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