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#0555A0 Hex Code

Color Name: USAFA Blue

What is hex #0555A0 Color?

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The color name of hex code #0555A0 is USAFA Blue. The RGB values are (5, 85, 160) which means it is composed of 2% red, 34% green and 64% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:97 M:47 Y:0 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0555A0 has a hue of 209°, 97% saturation and a brightness value of 63%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #0555A0 Color Codes

Color NameUSAFA Blue
RGB Values(5, 85, 160)
CMYK Values(97%, 47%, 0%, 37%)
HSV/HSB Values(209°, 97%, 63%)
Closest Web Safe#006699
Inverse Color#FAAA5F [Rajah]
Closest Pantone®2145 C
Closest RAL5017 [Traffic blue]
Complementary Color#A05005 [Windsor Tan]
#0555A0 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#535353
Desaturated#535353
Weighted Average (Most Common)#454545
Weighted Average (Luma)#494949
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#8D8D8D

Hex #0555A0 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 0555A0. Complementary color is A05005

Complementary Palette

The complement of #0555A0 is #A05005 which is called Windsor Tan. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0555A0 color is offered by #A05005. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

0555A0 A05005
Analogous color palette with (0555A0, 0508A0 and 05A09E)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #0555A0 are #0508A0 and #05A09E, called Duke Blue and Viridian Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0555A0 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

0555A0 0508A0 05A09E
Split Complementary color palette with (0555A0, A00508 and A09E05)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #0555A0 are #A00508 (Dark Candy Apple Red) and #A09E05 (Light Gold). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

0555A0 A00508 A09E05
Triadic color palette with (0555A0, A00555 and 55A005)

Triadic Palette

#0555A0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A00555 (Jazzberry Jam) and #55A005 (Avocado) along with #0555A0, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

0555A0 A00555 55A005
Tetradic color palette with (0555A0, A00555, A05005 and 05A050)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #0555A0 has #A00555 (Jazzberry Jam), #A05005 (Windsor Tan) and #05A050 (Green (Pigment)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

0555A0 A00555 A05005 05A050
Square color palette with (0555A0, 9E05A0, A05005 and 08A005)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #0555A0 contains #9E05A0 (Violet (RYB)), #A05005 (Windsor Tan) and #08A005 (Islamic Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

0555A0 9E05A0 A05005 08A005
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Hex #0555A0 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #0555A0 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

0555A0 3A05A0 A00581 A00D05 A09205 29A005 05A066

Tints, Tones & Shades of 0555A0 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 3777B33777B3
  • Transparent 5088BD5088BD
  • Transparent 6999C66999C6
  • Transparent 82AAD082AAD0
  • Transparent 9BBBD99BBBD9
  • Transparent B4CCE3B4CCE3
  • Transparent CDDDECCDDDEC
  • Transparent E6EEF6E6EEF6

Tones

  • Transparent 1E5E9A1E5E9A
  • Transparent 2A62962A6296
  • Transparent 366693366693
  • Transparent 436B90436B90
  • Transparent 4F6F8D4F6F8D
  • Transparent 5B738A5B738A
  • Transparent 677786677786
  • Transparent 747C83747C83

Shades

  • Transparent 044480044480
  • Transparent 043C70043C70
  • Transparent 033360033360
  • Transparent 032B50032B50
  • Transparent 022240022240
  • Transparent 021A30021A30
  • Transparent 011120011120
  • Transparent 010910010910

#0555A0 Color Patterns

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