#556a9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556a9d is composed of 33.3% red, 41.6% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.9% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 222.5 degrees, a saturation of 29.8% and a lightness of 47.5%. #556a9d color hex could be obtained by blending #aad4ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#556a9d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556a9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556a9d has RGB values of R:85, G:106, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5597853.

Hex triplet 556a9d #556a9d
RGB Decimal 85, 106, 157 rgb(85,106,157)
RGB Percent 33.3, 41.6, 61.6 rgb(33.3%,41.6%,61.6%)
CMYK 46, 32, 0, 38
HSL 222.5°, 29.8, 47.5 hsl(222.5,29.8%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 222.5°, 45.9, 61.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.183, 6.39, -30.117
XYZ 14.985, 14.673, 33.939
xyY 0.236, 0.231, 14.673
CIE-LCH 45.183, 30.787, 281.979
CIE-LUV 45.183, -11.703, -44.849
Hunter-Lab 38.305, 2.793, -25.718
Binary 01010101, 01101010, 10011101

Color Schemes with #556a9d

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Alternatives to #556a9d

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#556a9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556a9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556a9d;}
.background {background-color:#556a9d;}
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Shades and Tints of #556a9d

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556a9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717681 is the less saturated color, while #0147f1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556a9d 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #666a74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6171a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d71a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #527881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c6e9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5a6fa0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53738b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population