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What color is 055C56?

The RGB color code for color number #055C56 is RGB(5, 92, 86). In the RGB color model, #055C56 has a red value of 5, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 94.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.5% yellow, and 63.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 175.9° (degrees), 89.7 % saturation, and 19.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #055C56 has a hue of 175.9° (degrees), 94.6 % saturation and 36.1 % brightness/value.



Color 055C56 is cool or warm?

Color 055C56 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #055C56? (For interior and product design)

055C56 has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#055C56

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #055C56 with dark and light Color




Is #055C56 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 055C56 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #055C56 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(5, 92, 86)
Red
5 (2.0%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
94.57%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.52%
Key
63.92%

HSL

HSL(175.86deg, 89.7 %, 19.0 %)

Hue
175.86°
Saturation
89.69 %.
Lightness
19.02 %.

RYB

RYB(108, 168, 196)
Red
108 (42.5%)
Yellow
168 (66.1%)
Blue
196 (76.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
175.86°
Saturation
94.57 %.
Brightness / Value
36.08 %.

HWB

H: 175.86°

W: 1.96 %

B: 63.92 %

XYZ

X : 5.57

Y : 8.36

Z : 10.12

YXY

Y1 : 8.36

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 98.04%

M : 63.92%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 8.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.7BG 3.3/9.2

CIE-Lab

L : 34.72

A : -24.41

B : -3.16

CIE-Lch

L : 34.72

C : 24.61

H : 187.38

CIE-Luv

L : 34.72

U : -26.96

V : -0.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.91

A : -16.21

B : -0.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #055C56


Here are the colors similar to 055C56. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#004B49
Deep Jungle Green
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#1B4D3E
Brunswick Green
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#00553E
Deep Bottle Green
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#007474
Skobeloff Green
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 055C56.


#00594F
PANTONE 3292 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#00594C
PANTONE 561 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#005151
PANTONE 7722 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#004C45
PANTONE 3302 C
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 055C56.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 055C56.


#04574B
RAL 6036 - Pearl Opal Green
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#005F4E
RAL 6026 - Opal Green
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#024442
RAL 6004 - Blue Green
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 055C56.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 055C56.


#2E514A
BS 18-D-45 - Blue
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)


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#215C54
WhatsApp Teal Green
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #055C56


Here are the paint colors similar to 055C56. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #055C56 to Benjamin Moore


#0A5A52
Marine Aqua (2052-20)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#004E4A
Sherwood Forest (2048-10)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#005949
Green Bay (2045-10)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#055143
Absolute Green (2043-10)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #055C56 to PPG Paints


#10605A
Empress Teal (PPG1142-7)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#116356
Deep Veridian (PPG1141-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#155E60
Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#2E5A50
Holly Leaf (PPG1143-7)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #055C56 to Valspar


#015B52
Planet Earth (V065-6)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#015B51
Northern Hemisphere (5009-5)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#015D61
Toadstool Teal (8002-37G)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#01555B
Fish Tale (V066-6)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #055C56 to Sherwin Williams


#01554F
Cape Verde (SW 6482)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#014E4C
Blue Peacock (SW 0064)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#016367
Really Teal (SW 6489)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#2E6864
Green Bay (SW 6481)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #055C56 to Behr


#28615D
Verdant Forest (MQ6-05)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#006E6E
Caribbean Current (P460-7)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#3A6B66
Beta Fish (M450-7)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#245B61
Tsunami (S450-7)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 055C56 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #055C56 to Dunn-Edwards


#0E695F
Evergreen Forest (DET 534)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#006C68
Ocean Oasis (DEA 132)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#315955
Enchanting Ivy (DEA 179)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#355D51
Holly Bush (DEA 177)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#055C56 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



055C56
Deep Jungle Green*

5C050B
Rosewood*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #055C56?

Color that best contrast with #055C56 is #5C050B, color name is Rosewood*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #055C56?

Complementary or Opposite color for #055C56 is #5C050B, color name is Rosewood*.





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