#556cd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cd1 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 48.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 228.9 degrees, a saturation of 57.4% and a lightness of 57.6%. #556cd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #0000a3. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#556cd1 color description : Moderate blue.

#556cd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cd1 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 5598417.

Hex triplet 556cd1 #556cd1
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 209 rgb(85,108,209)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 82 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,82%)
CMYK 59, 48, 0, 18
HSL 228.9°, 57.4, 57.6 hsl(228.9,57.4%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.9°, 59.3, 82
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 48.585, 22.032, -54.918
XYZ 20.615, 17.259, 62.563
xyY 0.205, 0.172, 17.259
CIE-LCH 48.585, 59.173, 291.859
CIE-LUV 48.585, -13.476, -85.808
Hunter-Lab 41.544, 15.875, -60.207
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 11010001

Color Schemes with #556cd1

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Alternatives to #556cd1

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#556cd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cd1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556cd1;}
.background {background-color:#556cd1;}
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Shades and Tints of #556cd1

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, #04060f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cd1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9197 is the less saturated color, while #2b52fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cd1 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b7084 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4377d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #127ccf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #34848e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4973d4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a76d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #407ba6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population