Color swatch image showing #555564 with RGB(85,85,100) values

#555564 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #555564 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#555564 Color Information

#555564 RGB value is (85, 85, 100). The hex color red value is 85, green is 85, and blue is 100. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 61 percent.

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#555564 Color Meaning

Color #555564 reflects autonomy, quiet confidence, and emotional self control. #555564 muted blue grey feels thoughtful and mature. Psychologically, color #555564 supports regulation and personal boundaries. Culturally, #555564 aligns with modern professionalism. Symbolically, color #555564 represents inner freedom, accountability, and self trust.

Color Conversion

Convert #555564 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
#555564
RGB
rgb(85, 85, 100)
HSL
hsl(240°, 8%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 15%, 0%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 15%, 39%)
XYZ
9.2951 9.3484 13.3711
Yxy
9.3484 0.2903 0.2920
Hunter Lab
30.5752 0.1165 -0.2877
CIE-Lab
36.6466 3.4355 -8.6405

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue100 / 255 (39%)
39%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)
61%

Color Variations

#555564 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

#555564 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 #555564 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.

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#555564

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555564 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

#555564

protanopia

#555560

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555564;

Text Color

color: #555564;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555564;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55556440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555564;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555564 0%, #33333c 100%);

#555564 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #555564 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.