#556c8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c8f is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 40.6% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 216.2 degrees, a saturation of 25.4% and a lightness of 44.7%. #556c8f color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00001f. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 41
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 44
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#556c8f color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556c8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c8f has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.41, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 5598351.

Hex triplet 556c8f #556c8f
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 143 rgb(85,108,143)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 56.1 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,56.1%)
CMYK 41, 24, 0, 44
HSL 216.2°, 25.4, 44.7 hsl(216.2,25.4%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.2°, 40.6, 56.1
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.136, 0.954, -21.882
XYZ 14.066, 14.639, 28.07
xyY 0.248, 0.258, 14.639
CIE-LCH 45.136, 21.903, 272.497
CIE-LUV 45.136, -12.225, -31.592
Hunter-Lab 38.261, -1.336, -16.714
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10001111

Color Schemes with #556c8f

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Alternatives to #556c8f

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#556c8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556c8f

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Shades and Tints of #556c8f

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, #050608 is the darkest color, while #fafbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7175 is the less saturated color, while #065cde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c8f 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
  • #656a71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #687193 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #687195 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #577780 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #616f91 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #616f93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #567385 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population