#556b97 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556b97 is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.7% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 220 degrees, a saturation of 28% and a lightness of 46.3%. #556b97 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #00002f. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#556b97 color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556b97 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556b97 has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 5598103.

Hex triplet 556b97 #556b97
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 151 rgb(85,107,151)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 59.2 rgb(33.3%,42%,59.2%)
CMYK 44, 29, 0, 41
HSL 220°, 28, 46.3 hsl(220,28%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 220°, 43.7, 59.2
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.193, 3.944, -26.547
XYZ 14.589, 14.68, 31.341
xyY 0.241, 0.242, 14.68
CIE-LCH 45.193, 26.839, 278.451
CIE-LUV 45.193, -11.969, -39.083
Hunter-Lab 38.315, 0.913, -21.678
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10010111

Color Schemes with #556b97

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Alternatives to #556b97

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#556b97 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556b97

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f3f5f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556b97

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70747c is the less saturated color, while #0350e9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556b97 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #656972 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #64719b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #62719c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #547880 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f6e99 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d6f9a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #547388 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population