#55555C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55555C?

RGB(85, 85, 92), HSL(240.0, 4.0%, 34.7%), CMYK(7.6%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 63.9%).

Q: Does #55555C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.39:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#55555C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 85, 92, in HSL 240.0°, 4.0%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 7.6%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 63.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#55555C

RGB

85, 85, 92

HSL

240.0, 4.0%, 34.7%

HSV

240.0, 7.6%, 36.1%

CMYK

7.6%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 63.9%

OKLCH

0.452 0.0113 285.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.