#556cde Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cde is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.7% cyan, 51.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 229.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.5% and a lightness of 60.2%. #556cde color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #0000bd. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#556cde color description : Soft blue.

#556cde Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cde has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5598430.

Hex triplet 556cde #556cde
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 222 rgb(85,108,222)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 87.1 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,87.1%)
CMYK 62, 51, 0, 13
HSL 229.9°, 67.5, 60.2 hsl(229.9,67.5%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 229.9°, 61.7, 87.1
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 49.41, 26.403, -60.972
XYZ 22.291, 17.929, 71.389
xyY 0.2, 0.161, 17.929
CIE-LCH 49.41, 66.443, 293.414
CIE-LUV 49.41, -13.756, -95.744
Hunter-Lab 42.343, 19.87, -70.322
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 11011110

Color Schemes with #556cde

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Alternatives to #556cde

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#556cde Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cde

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

Shades and Tints of #556cde

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, #02040b is the darkest color, while #f9fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cde

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9395a0 is the less saturated color, while #3657fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cde 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c7188 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3179e4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #007ed1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #238892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e74e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e78d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #357dad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population