#556cb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cb2 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.2% cyan, 39.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 225.2 degrees, a saturation of 37.7% and a lightness of 51.6%. #556cb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000065. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#556cb2 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556cb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cb2 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 5598386.

Hex triplet 556cb2 #556cb2
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 178 rgb(85,108,178)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 69.8 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,69.8%)
CMYK 52, 39, 0, 30
HSL 225.2°, 37.7, 51.6 hsl(225.2,37.7%,51.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.2°, 52.2, 69.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.803, 11.796, -39.891
XYZ 17.143, 15.87, 44.277
xyY 0.222, 0.205, 15.87
CIE-LCH 46.803, 41.599, 286.474
CIE-LUV 46.803, -12.849, -60.991
Hunter-Lab 39.837, 7.098, -38.012
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #556cb2

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Alternatives to #556cb2

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#556cb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556cb2;}
.background {background-color:#556cb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #556cb2;}

Shades and Tints of #556cb2

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, #020306 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8c is the less saturated color, while #0946fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cb2 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
  • #686d7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a74b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f76b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #497e87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5871b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5172b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d7796 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population