#557b9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557b9e is composed of 33.3% red, 48.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.2% cyan, 22.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 208.8 degrees, a saturation of 30% and a lightness of 47.6%. #557b9e color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf6ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#557b9e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#557b9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557b9e has RGB values of R:85, G:123, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5602206.

Hex triplet 557b9e #557b9e
RGB Decimal 85, 123, 158 rgb(85,123,158)
RGB Percent 33.3, 48.2, 62 rgb(33.3%,48.2%,62%)
CMYK 46, 22, 0, 38
HSL 208.8°, 30, 47.6 hsl(208.8,30%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.8°, 46.2, 62
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 50.174, -3.525, -22.954
XYZ 16.999, 18.565, 35.034
xyY 0.241, 0.263, 18.565
CIE-LCH 50.174, 23.223, 261.27
CIE-LUV 50.174, -18.322, -33.411
Hunter-Lab 43.087, -4.978, -18.047
Binary 01010101, 01111011, 10011110

Color Schemes with #557b9e

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #557b9e

Below, you can see some colors close to #557b9e. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#557b9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557b9e

This text has a font color of #557b9e.

<span style="color:#557b9e;">Text here</span>
#557b9e background color

This paragraph has a background color of #557b9e.

<p style="background-color:#557b9e;">Content here</p>
#557b9e border color

This element has a border color of #557b9e.

<div style="border:1px solid #557b9e;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#557b9e;}
.background {background-color:#557b9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #557b9e;}

Shades and Tints of #557b9e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f7f9fb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #557b9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717a82 is the less saturated color, while #017ef2 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557b9e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e757c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #747d9f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #737ca4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #56858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #697c9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #687ca2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #568194 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population