#557B82
Muted Cyan
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About #557B82 Muted Cyan
#557B82 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 123 green, and 130 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
189°
Hue
21%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #557B82 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #557B82 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#557B82 on White
Contrast Ratio4.62:1
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Aa#557B82 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.54:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #557B82 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #557B82 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 123, 130) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 21%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 123, 130 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 48.2%, 51.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 5%, 0%, 49% |
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