#556d99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556d99 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.7% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 218.8 degrees, a saturation of 28.6% and a lightness of 46.7%. #556d99 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadaff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#556d99 color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556d99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556d99 has RGB values of R:85, G:109, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 5598617.

Hex triplet 556d99 #556d99
RGB Decimal 85, 109, 153 rgb(85,109,153)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.7, 60 rgb(33.3%,42.7%,60%)
CMYK 44, 29, 0, 40
HSL 218.8°, 28.6, 46.7 hsl(218.8,28.6%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 218.8°, 44.4, 60
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.863, 3.33, -26.69
XYZ 14.963, 15.168, 32.274
xyY 0.24, 0.243, 15.168
CIE-LCH 45.863, 26.897, 277.111
CIE-LUV 45.863, -12.782, -39.357
Hunter-Lab 38.946, 0.426, -21.871
Binary 01010101, 01101101, 10011001

Color Schemes with #556d99

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Alternatives to #556d99

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#556d99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556d99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556d99;}
.background {background-color:#556d99;}
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Shades and Tints of #556d99

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f6f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556d99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70757e is the less saturated color, while #0355eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556d99 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676b74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #66729d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #63739e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #547a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60709b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5e709c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54758a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population