#556c9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c9d is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.9% cyan, 31.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 220.8 degrees, a saturation of 29.8% and a lightness of 47.5%. #556c9d color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#556c9d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556c9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c9d has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5598365.

Hex triplet 556c9d #556c9d
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 157 rgb(85,108,157)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 61.6 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,61.6%)
CMYK 46, 31, 0, 38
HSL 220.8°, 29.8, 47.5 hsl(220.8,29.8%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 220.8°, 45.9, 61.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.757, 5.162, -29.219
XYZ 15.193, 15.09, 34.009
xyY 0.236, 0.235, 15.09
CIE-LCH 45.757, 29.672, 280.018
CIE-LUV 45.757, -12.463, -43.45
Hunter-Lab 38.846, 1.834, -24.714
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10011101

Color Schemes with #556c9d

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Alternatives to #556c9d

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#556c9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556c9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556c9d;}
.background {background-color:#556c9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #556c9d;}

Shades and Tints of #556c9d

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717681 is the less saturated color, while #014ef1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c9d 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6372a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f73a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #527a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e709f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b70a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53748c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population