#556caa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556caa is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 223.8 degrees, a saturation of 33.3% and a lightness of 50%. #556caa color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000055. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#556caa color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556caa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556caa has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 5598378.

Hex triplet 556caa #556caa
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 170 rgb(85,108,170)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 66.7 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,66.7%)
CMYK 50, 36, 0, 33
HSL 223.8°, 33.3, 50 hsl(223.8,33.3%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.8°, 50, 66.7
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.389, 9.231, -35.873
XYZ 16.363, 15.558, 40.169
xyY 0.227, 0.216, 15.558
CIE-LCH 46.389, 37.042, 284.43
CIE-LUV 46.389, -12.698, -54.362
Hunter-Lab 39.444, 5.024, -32.769
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10101010

Color Schemes with #556caa

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Alternatives to #556caa

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#556caa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556caa

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

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, #07080d is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556caa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e83 is the less saturated color, while #0748f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556caa 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e73ae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5675ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d7c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b70ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5571ac Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #507692 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population