#556baf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556baf is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.4% cyan, 38.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 225.3 degrees, a saturation of 36% and a lightness of 51%. #556baf color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#556baf color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556baf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556baf has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 5598127.

Hex triplet 556baf #556baf
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 175 rgb(85,107,175)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 68.6 rgb(33.3%,42%,68.6%)
CMYK 51, 39, 0, 31
HSL 225.3°, 36, 51 hsl(225.3,36%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.3°, 51.4, 68.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.367, 11.449, -38.833
XYZ 16.74, 15.541, 42.673
xyY 0.223, 0.207, 15.541
CIE-LCH 46.367, 40.486, 286.427
CIE-LUV 46.367, -12.439, -59.184
Hunter-Lab 39.422, 6.809, -36.583
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10101111

Color Schemes with #556baf

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Alternatives to #556baf

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#556baf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556baf

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f6fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556baf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f89 is the less saturated color, while #0844fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556baf 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a73b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5075b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a7c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5870b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5271b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e7694 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population