#55555D Color Meaning and Information

#55555D Color Information

#55555D RGB value is (85, 85, 93). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 93. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 64 percent.

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#55555D Color Meaning

Color #55555D signifies absolute neutrality, digital void, and mechanical average. #55555D pure, mid-level gray is the perfect midpoint between black and white, suggesting concrete, charcoal, and the dead pixel. Psychologically, color #55555D fosters total objectivity, promotes a blank-slate mentality, and nullifies emotional bias. #55555D culturally references technical manuals, urban anonymity, and the default state in digital color pickers. Spiritually, color #55555D represents the void of pure potential, the balance point of all forces, and consciousness before judgment, acting as the ultimate symbol of undifferentiated, static equilibrium.

Color Conversion

Convert #55555D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#55555D

RGB

rgb(85, 85, 93)

HSL

hsl(240°, 4%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 64%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 9%, 36%)

XYZ

8.9706 9.2186 11.6625

Yxy

9.2186 0.3005 0.3088

Hunter Lab

30.3621 0.0589 -0.1454

CIE-Lab

36.4018 1.7783 -4.6338

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Blue93 / 255 (36%)

36%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)

64%

Color Variations

#55555D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#55555D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #55555D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#55555D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55555D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#55555D

protanopia

#55555b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55555D;

Text Color

color: #55555D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55555D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55555D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #55555D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55555D 0%, #343439 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #55555D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.