Color swatch image showing #555D5F with RGB(85,93,95) values
Color swatch image showing #555D5F with RGB(85,93,95) values

#555D5F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #555D5F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#555D5F Color Information

#555D5F RGB value is (85, 93, 95). The hex color red value is 85, green is 93, and blue is 95. Its HSL format shows a hue of 192°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 63 percent.

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#555D5F Color Meaning

Color #555D5F signifies absolute neutrality, digital void, and mechanical average. #555D5F pure, mid-level gray is the perfect midpoint between black and white, suggesting concrete, charcoal, and the dead pixel. Psychologically, color #555D5F fosters total objectivity, promotes a blank-slate mentality, and nullifies emotional bias. #555D5F culturally references technical manuals, urban anonymity, and the default state in digital color pickers. Spiritually, color #555D5F 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 #555D5F 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
#555D5F
RGB
rgb(85, 93, 95)
HSL
hsl(192°, 6%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 2%, 0%, 63%)
HSV
hsv(192°, 11%, 37%)
XYZ
9.7262 10.5862 12.3572
Yxy
10.5862 0.2977 0.3240
Hunter Lab
32.5364 -0.1015 -0.0797
CIE-Lab
38.8746 -2.6600 -2.2200

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue95 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)63 / 100 (63%)
63%

Color Variations

#555D5F 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

#555D5F 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 #555D5F 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #555D5F 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

#555D5F

protanopia

#58595f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #555D5F;

Text Color

color: #555D5F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #555D5F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #555D5F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #555D5F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555D5F 0%, #33383a 100%);

#555D5F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #555D5F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.