#555D59 Color Meaning and Information

#555D59 Color Information

#555D59 RGB value is (85, 93, 89). The hex color red value is 85, green is 93, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 150°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent, 64 percent.

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#555D59 Color Meaning

Color #555D59 signifies absolute neutrality, digital void, and mechanical average. #555D59 pure, mid-level gray is the perfect midpoint between black and white, suggesting concrete, charcoal, and the dead pixel. Psychologically, color #555D59 fosters total objectivity, promotes a blank-slate mentality, and nullifies emotional bias. #555D59 culturally references technical manuals, urban anonymity, and the default state in digital color pickers. Spiritually, color #555D59 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 #555D59 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

#555D59

RGB

rgb(85, 93, 89)

HSL

hsl(150°, 4%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 64%)

HSV

hsv(150°, 9%, 36%)

XYZ

9.4638 10.4813 10.9755

Yxy

10.4813 0.3061 0.3390

Hunter Lab

32.3748 -0.1500 0.0417

CIE-Lab

38.6927 -3.9980 1.2188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green93 / 255 (36%)

36%

Blue89 / 255 (35%)

35%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow4 / 100 (4%)

Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)

64%

Color Variations

#555D59 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

#555D59 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 #555D59 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:#555D59

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555D59 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

#555D59

protanopia

#58595a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555D59;

Text Color

color: #555D59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555D59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #555D5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555D59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555D59 0%, #343936 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #555D59 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.