#556d6d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556d6d is composed of 33.3% red, 42.7% green and 42.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 57.3% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 12.4% and a lightness of 38%. #556d6d color hex could be obtained by blending #aadada with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 43
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 57
    CMYK color chart

#556d6d color description : Very dark grayish cyan.

#556d6d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556d6d has RGB values of R:85, G:109, B:109 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0, Y:0, K:0.57. Its decimal value is 5598573.

Hex triplet 556d6d #556d6d
RGB Decimal 85, 109, 109 rgb(85,109,109)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.7, 42.7 rgb(33.3%,42.7%,42.7%)
CMYK 22, 0, 0, 57
HSL 180°, 12.4, 38 hsl(180,12.4%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 22, 42.7
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 44.193, -8.798, -2.918
XYZ 11.975, 13.972, 16.533
xyY 0.282, 0.329, 13.972
CIE-LCH 44.193, 9.269, 198.349
CIE-LUV 44.193, -12.178, -2.633
Hunter-Lab 37.38, -8.232, -0.059
Binary 01010101, 01101101, 01101101

Color Schemes with #556d6d

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Alternatives to #556d6d

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#556d6d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556d6d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556d6d;}
.background {background-color:#556d6d;}
.border {border:1px solid #556d6d;}

Shades and Tints of #556d6d

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, #080a0a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556d6d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6666 is the less saturated color, while #03bfbf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556d6d 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #636767 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716f71 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #776d77 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5f737b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #676e70 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a6d73 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5b7176 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population