#555261 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #555261 is composed of 33.3% red, 32.2% green and 38% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12.4% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 62% black. It has a hue angle of 252 degrees, a saturation of 8.4% and a lightness of 35.1%. #555261 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaa4c2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 32
    • B 38
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 62
    CMYK color chart

#555261 color description : Very dark grayish blue.

#555261 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #555261 has RGB values of R:85, G:82, B:97 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.62. Its decimal value is 5591649.

Hex triplet 555261 #555261
RGB Decimal 85, 82, 97 rgb(85,82,97)
RGB Percent 33.3, 32.2, 38 rgb(33.3%,32.2%,38%)
CMYK 12, 15, 0, 62
HSL 252°, 8.4, 35.1 hsl(252,8.4%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 252°, 15.5, 38
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 35.653, 4.585, -8.257
XYZ 8.921, 8.829, 12.543
xyY 0.294, 0.291, 8.829
CIE-LCH 35.653, 9.445, 299.045
CIE-LUV 35.653, 0.708, -11.301
Hunter-Lab 29.714, 1.592, -4.228
Binary 01010101, 01010010, 01100001

Color Schemes with #555261

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #555261

Below, you can see some colors close to #555261. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#555261 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #555261

This text has a font color of #555261.

<span style="color:#555261;">Text here</span>
#555261 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #555261.

<p style="background-color:#555261;">Content here</p>
#555261 border color

This element has a border color of #555261.

<div style="border:1px solid #555261;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#555261;}
.background {background-color:#555261;}
.border {border:1px solid #555261;}

Shades and Tints of #555261

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f6f6f7 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #555261

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59595a is the less saturated color, while #2806ad is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #555261 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #555457 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a5c69 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f5a69 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5c5c62 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #585866 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b5766 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #595862 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population