#556ca0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556ca0 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 62.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.9% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.3% black. It has a hue angle of 221.6 degrees, a saturation of 30.6% and a lightness of 48%. #556ca0 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000041. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#556ca0 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556ca0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556ca0 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:160 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 5598368.

Hex triplet 556ca0 #556ca0
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 160 rgb(85,108,160)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 62.7 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,62.7%)
CMYK 47, 33, 0, 37
HSL 221.6°, 30.6, 48 hsl(221.6,30.6%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.6°, 46.9, 62.7
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.899, 6.088, -30.769
XYZ 15.453, 15.194, 35.374
xyY 0.234, 0.23, 15.194
CIE-LCH 45.899, 31.365, 281.193
CIE-LUV 45.899, -12.516, -45.98
Hunter-Lab 38.979, 2.549, -26.521
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10100000

Color Schemes with #556ca0

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Alternatives to #556ca0

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#556ca0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556ca0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556ca0;}
.background {background-color:#556ca0;}
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Shades and Tints of #556ca0

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 #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556ca0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717784 is the less saturated color, while #004bf5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556ca0 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
  • #676b76 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6272a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d73a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #517a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d70a2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5a70a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52758d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population