#556bb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bb2 is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.2% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 225.8 degrees, a saturation of 37.7% and a lightness of 51.6%. #556bb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000065. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#556bb2 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556bb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bb2 has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 5598130.

Hex triplet 556bb2 #556bb2
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 178 rgb(85,107,178)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 69.8 rgb(33.3%,42%,69.8%)
CMYK 52, 40, 0, 30
HSL 225.8°, 37.7, 51.6 hsl(225.8,37.7%,51.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.8°, 52.2, 69.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.526, 12.417, -40.331
XYZ 17.038, 15.66, 44.242
xyY 0.221, 0.204, 15.66
CIE-LCH 46.526, 42.199, 287.112
CIE-LUV 46.526, -12.5, -61.654
Hunter-Lab 39.573, 7.6, -38.584
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10110010

Color Schemes with #556bb2

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Alternatives to #556bb2

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#556bb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556bb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556bb2;}
.background {background-color:#556bb2;}
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Shades and Tints of #556bb2

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, #020306 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8c is the less saturated color, while #0943fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bb2 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
  • #686d7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5973b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d76b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #497d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5770b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5072b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d7696 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population