Color #055367 Color / Colour Code #055367
This page shows the hex color code for color #055367 (#055367). The colour is a cyan tone with 91% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #055367 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#055367 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 162, 192, and 222 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 192, 312, and 72 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #055367
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 192 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 192 to 237 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 192 with its complement at 12 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #055367
Lightness variations at hue 192 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #055367
Design Use Cases for #055367
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #055367 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#055367 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#055367 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 192). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #055367 (hue 192) to its complement at hue 12. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 222. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #055367, #661805);
CSS Code for #055367
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Colors visually similar to #055367 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #055367 (#055367)
#055367 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 5 red, 83 green, and 103 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 20.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 192 degrees with 91% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #055367 is 62/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 95% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #055367 against white is 8.61:1 and against black is 2.44:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #661805 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #055367. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #056649 and #052266, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #055367?
- #055367 is Color #055367, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(5, 83, 103), HSL(192, 91%, 21%), and CMYK(95%, 19%, 0%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 62/255.
- Is #055367 accessible for text?
- Against white, #055367 has a contrast ratio of 8.61:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.44:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #055367?
- The complementary colour is #661805 (hue 12). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #056649 and #052266. The triadic palette adds #660553 and #536605 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #055367 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #055367; or rgb(5, 83, 103); or hsl(192, 91%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 192 91% 21%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.