#556bff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bff is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.7% cyan, 58% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 232.2 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 66.7%. #556bff color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #0000ff. Closest websafe color is: #6666ff.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 100
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 58
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#556bff color description : Light blue.

#556bff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bff has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.58, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 5598207.

Hex triplet 556bff #556bff
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 255 rgb(85,107,255)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 100 rgb(33.3%,42%,100%)
CMYK 67, 58, 0, 0
HSL 232.2°, 100, 66.7 hsl(232.2,100%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 232.2°, 66.7, 100
Web Safe 6666ff #6666ff
CIE-LAB 51.456, 38.127, -76.12
XYZ 27.05, 19.665, 96.972
xyY 0.188, 0.137, 19.665
CIE-LCH 51.456, 85.135, 296.606
CIE-LUV 51.456, -14.257, -120.133
Hunter-Lab 44.345, 31.279, -98.611
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 11111111

Color Schemes with #556bff

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Alternatives to #556bff

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#556bff Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556bff

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

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, #000107 is the darkest color, while #f2f4ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a5b1 is the less saturated color, while #556bff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bff 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f7391 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #007df5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0084d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008e97 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e76f9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e7be5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e81bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population