PANTONE 555 U
Neutral Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 555 U
#557C6B
#4C7060
#446456
#3C584B
#344C41
#2B4037
#21312A
#19241F
#111815
#080C0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 555 U
#557C6B
#618F7A
#709E89
#83AA98
#95B7A7
#A7C3B6
#B6CDC3
#C8DAD2
#DBE6E1
#EDF3F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#557D6B
#7C5567
Analogous
#557C57
#557D6B
#557A7C
Triadic
#557D6B
#6B557C
#7C6B55
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 135-13 U | #587C6A | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE 4208 UP | #567A67 | ΔE 1.81 | |
| PANTONE 18-5622 TPX | #54806C | ΔE 1.99 | |
| PANTONE Frosty Spruce | #578270 | ΔE 2.04 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #557D6B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #557D6B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #557D6B 0%, #3C584B 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#7B776A (Red Blind)
#7B776A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#72716C (Green Blind)
#72716C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#4E7D77 (Blue Blind)
#4E7D77 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 555 U is a desaturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #557D6B, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 153°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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