#555555 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #555555 (also known as Davy grey) is composed of 33.3% red, 33.3% green and 33.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 66.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 0% and a lightness of 33.3%. #555555 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaaaaa with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 33
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 67
    CMYK color chart

#555555 color description : Very dark gray.

#555555 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #555555 has RGB values of R:85, G:85, B:85 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:0.67. Its decimal value is 5592405.

Hex triplet 555555 #555555
RGB Decimal 85, 85, 85 rgb(85,85,85)
RGB Percent 33.3, 33.3, 33.3 rgb(33.3%,33.3%,33.3%)
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 67
HSL 0°, 0, 33.3 hsl(0,0%,33.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 0, 33.3
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 36.146, -0, -0.004
XYZ 8.634, 9.084, 9.892
xyY 0.313, 0.329, 9.084
CIE-LCH 36.146, 0.004, 266.929
CIE-LUV 36.146, -0.002, -0.005
Hunter-Lab 30.14, -1.61, 1.638
Binary 01010101, 01010101, 01010101

Color Schemes with #555555

Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #555555

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#555555 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #555555

This text has a font color of #555555.

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#555555 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #555555.

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#555555 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#555555;}
.background {background-color:#555555;}
.border {border:1px solid #555555;}

Shades and Tints of #555555

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, #070707 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tint Color Variation

Tones of #555555

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555555 is the less saturated color, while #aa0000 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #555555 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
  • #555555 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5f5d5d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #665b5e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5e5c63 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b5a5a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f585b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5b5a5e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population