#556cb5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cb5 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53% cyan, 40.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 225.6 degrees, a saturation of 39.3% and a lightness of 52.2%. #556cb5 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#556cb5 color description : Moderate blue.

#556cb5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cb5 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 5598389.

Hex triplet 556cb5 #556cb5
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 181 rgb(85,108,181)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 71 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,71%)
CMYK 53, 40, 0, 29
HSL 225.6°, 39.3, 52.2 hsl(225.6,39.3%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.6°, 53, 71
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 46.964, 12.769, -41.383
XYZ 17.448, 15.992, 45.881
xyY 0.22, 0.202, 15.992
CIE-LCH 46.964, 43.308, 287.147
CIE-LUV 46.964, -12.907, -63.456
Hunter-Lab 39.99, 7.898, -40.031
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10110101

Color Schemes with #556cb5

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Alternatives to #556cb5

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#556cb5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cb5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556cb5;}
.background {background-color:#556cb5;}
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Shades and Tints of #556cb5

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, #030408 is the darkest color, while #f9fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cb5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848486 is the less saturated color, while #134af7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cb5 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
  • #5874b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c77b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #487e88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5771b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f73b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c7798 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population