Information about #555E85 color

#555E85 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #555E85 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(85, 94, 133) — 33.3% red, 36.9% green, 52.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 19 / 15 / 0 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#555E85 is a gently muted classic blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rustic Blue (#525D80). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lifesaver (#535E7F) and Waratah (#55698B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(85, 94, 133)), which gives #555E85 its character. If you plan to put text on a #555E85 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #555E85 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#555E85 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#555E85 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#717AA4

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#949BBA

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#B8BCD1

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#DBDDE8

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White

#FFFFFF

#555E85 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#555E85

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#444B6B

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#333850

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#222535

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#11121A

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Black

#000000

#555E85 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#5D6485

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#656B84

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#6D7182

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#767881

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Grey

#808080

#555E85 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#855584

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#735585

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#5F5585

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#557185

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#558485

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#558573

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#555E85 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#555E85
#555E85

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#867D56
#867D56

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#555E85
#555E85

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#768656
#768656

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#866556
#866556

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#655686
#655686

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#555E85
#555E85

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#567686
#567686

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#555E85
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#86565E
#86565E

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#5E8656
#5E8656

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#555E85
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#7D5686
#7D5686

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#867D56
#867D56

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#5E8656
#5E8656

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#555E85
#555E85

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#865676
#865676

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#867D56
#867D56

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#568665
#568665

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Nearest named colors to #555E85

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Kingfisher Blue color link
Kingfisher Blue

#596A8B

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Dark Electric Blue color link
Dark Electric Blue

#536878

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

#555E85 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#555E85
  • RGB85, 94, 133
  • CMYK19, 15, 0, 48
  • CSSrgb(85, 94, 133)
  • HSL229°, 22%, 43%
  • HSL Precise228.75°, 22.018%, 42.745%
  • HSV229°, 36%, 52%
  • HSB229°, 36%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • GLSLvec3(0.333, 0.369, 0.522)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.333, 0.369, 0.522, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.333, 0.369, 0.522)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID555E85
  • DECIMAL ID5594757
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers309 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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