#556E8B
Muted Blue
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About #556E8B Muted Blue
#556E8B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 110 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 44%.
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 #556E8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
212°
Hue
24%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556E8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556E8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556E8B on White
Contrast Ratio5.26:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556E8B on Black
Contrast Ratio3.99:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556E8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556E8B |
| RGB | rgb(85, 110, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 24%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 110, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 43.1%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 21%, 0%, 45% |
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