#556cbf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cbf is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 55.5% cyan, 43.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 227 degrees, a saturation of 45.3% and a lightness of 54.1%. #556cbf color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00007f. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#556cbf color description : Moderate blue.

#556cbf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cbf has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 5598399.

Hex triplet 556cbf #556cbf
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 191 rgb(85,108,191)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 74.9 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,74.9%)
CMYK 55, 43, 0, 25
HSL 227°, 45.3, 54.1 hsl(227,45.3%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 227°, 55.5, 74.9
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.517, 16.043, -46.296
XYZ 18.511, 16.417, 51.481
xyY 0.214, 0.19, 16.417
CIE-LCH 47.517, 48.997, 289.112
CIE-LUV 47.517, -13.104, -71.58
Hunter-Lab 40.518, 10.642, -46.969
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10111111

Color Schemes with #556cbf

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Alternatives to #556cbf

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#556cbf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556cbf

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f4fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cbf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828592 is the less saturated color, while #1648fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cbf 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a6e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5275c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4079c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42808a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5372c2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4874bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49799d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population