#555A6D Hex Code
Color Name: Black Coral
What is hex #555A6D Color?
The color name of hex code #555A6D is Black Coral. The RGB values are (85, 90, 109) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:17 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #555A6D has a hue of 228°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 43%.
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 #555A6D Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Coral |
| RGB Values | (85, 90, 109) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 17%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 22%, 43%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AAA592 [Grullo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5275 C |
| Closest RAL | 7012 [Basalt grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6D6855 [Boy Red] |
| #555A6D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5F5F5F |
| Desaturated | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9B9B9B |
Hex #555A6D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #555A6D is #6D6855 which is called Boy Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #555A6D color is offered by #6D6855. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #555A6D are #5C556D and #55666D, called Black Coral and Black Coral, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #555A6D 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #555A6D are #6D5C55 (Wenge) and #666D55 (Axolotl). 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.
Triadic Palette
#555A6D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6D555A (Wenge) and #5A6D55 (Axolotl) along with #555A6D, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #555A6D has #6D555A (Wenge), #6D6855 (Boy Red) and #556D68 (Stormcloud). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #555A6D contains #6D5566 (Granite Gray), #6D6855 (Boy Red) and #556D5C (Stormcloud). 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.
Hex #555A6D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #555A6D 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 555A6D Color
Tints
777B8A- 888C99
- 999CA7
- AAADB6
- BBBDC5
- CCCED3
- DDDEE2
- EEEFF0
Tones
- 5E6271
- 626573
- 666975
- 6B6D77
- 6F7178
- 73757A
- 77787C
- 7C7C7E
Shades
- 444857
- 3C3F4C
- 333641
- 2B2D37
- 22242C
- 1A1B21
- 111216
- 09090B
#555A6D Color Patterns
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#555A6D Gingham Checks
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#555A6D Honeycomb Pattern
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#555A6D Houndstooth Pattern
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#555A6D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
