#556ab8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556ab8 is composed of 33.3% red, 41.6% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.8% cyan, 42.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 227.3 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 52.7%. #556ab8 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad4ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#556ab8 color description : Moderate blue.

#556ab8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556ab8 has RGB values of R:85, G:106, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 5597880.

Hex triplet 556ab8 #556ab8
RGB Decimal 85, 106, 184 rgb(85,106,184)
RGB Percent 33.3, 41.6, 72.2 rgb(33.3%,41.6%,72.2%)
CMYK 54, 42, 0, 28
HSL 227.3°, 41.1, 52.7 hsl(227.3,41.1%,52.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.3°, 53.8, 72.2
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 46.577, 14.99, -43.739
XYZ 17.55, 15.699, 47.45
xyY 0.217, 0.195, 15.699
CIE-LCH 46.577, 46.237, 288.917
CIE-LUV 46.577, -12.286, -67.202
Hunter-Lab 39.622, 9.726, -43.268
Binary 01010101, 01101010, 10111000

Color Schemes with #556ab8

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Alternatives to #556ab8

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#556ab8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556ab8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556ab8;}
.background {background-color:#556ab8;}
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Shades and Tints of #556ab8

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, #04050a is the darkest color, while #fbfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556ab8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #83858a is the less saturated color, while #1445f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556ab8 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #686c7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5473bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4576b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #457d87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5470bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b72b9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4b7698 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population