#556cb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cb0 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.7% cyan, 38.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 224.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.5% and a lightness of 51.2%. #556cb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000061. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#556cb0 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556cb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cb0 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 5598384.

Hex triplet 556cb0 #556cb0
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 176 rgb(85,108,176)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 69 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,69%)
CMYK 52, 39, 0, 31
HSL 224.8°, 36.5, 51.2 hsl(224.8,36.5%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 224.8°, 51.7, 69
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.698, 11.151, -38.892
XYZ 16.944, 15.79, 43.227
xyY 0.223, 0.208, 15.79
CIE-LCH 46.698, 40.459, 285.999
CIE-LUV 46.698, -12.811, -59.341
Hunter-Lab 39.737, 6.572, -36.681
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10110000

Color Schemes with #556cb0

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Alternatives to #556cb0

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#556cb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556cb0;}
.background {background-color:#556cb0;}
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Shades and Tints of #556cb0

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f6f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8a is the less saturated color, while #0846fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cb0 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #686d7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b74b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5176b3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5971b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5272b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e7795 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population