#556967

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #556967?

RGB(85, 105, 103), HSL(174.0, 10.5%, 37.3%), CMYK(19.0%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 58.8%).

Q: Does #556967 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#556967 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 105, 103, in HSL 174.0°, 10.5%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 19.0%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 58.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 7005 Mouse Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#556967

RGB

85, 105, 103

HSL

174.0, 10.5%, 37.3%

HSV

174.0, 19.0%, 41.2%

CMYK

19.0%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 58.8%

OKLCH

0.5038 0.0242 189.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7005 Mouse Grey

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.