#556c9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c9f is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.5% cyan, 32.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 221.4 degrees, a saturation of 30.3% and a lightness of 47.8%. #556c9f color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#556c9f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556c9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c9f has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5598367.

Hex triplet 556c9f #556c9f
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 159 rgb(85,108,159)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 62.4 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,62.4%)
CMYK 47, 32, 0, 38
HSL 221.4°, 30.3, 47.8 hsl(221.4,30.3%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.4°, 46.5, 62.4
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.851, 5.779, -30.253
XYZ 15.366, 15.159, 34.915
xyY 0.235, 0.232, 15.159
CIE-LCH 45.851, 30.8, 280.814
CIE-LUV 45.851, -12.499, -45.137
Hunter-Lab 38.935, 2.31, -25.915
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10011111

Color Schemes with #556c9f

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Alternatives to #556c9f

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#556c9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556c9f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556c9f

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, #030406 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717783 is the less saturated color, while #014cf3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c9f 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
  • #6372a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e73a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #517a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d70a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b70a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53758d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population