#557F8B
Muted Blue
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About #557F8B Muted Blue
#557F8B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 127 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 193°, 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 #557F8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
193°
Hue
24%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #557F8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #557F8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#557F8B on White
Contrast Ratio4.38:1
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Aa#557F8B on Black
Contrast Ratio4.79:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #557F8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #557F8B |
| RGB | rgb(85, 127, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(193, 24%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 127, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 49.8%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 9%, 0%, 45% |
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