#556e8c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556e8c is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.3% cyan, 21.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 212.7 degrees, a saturation of 24.4% and a lightness of 44.1%. #556e8c color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000019. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#556e8c color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556e8c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556e8c has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5598860.

Hex triplet 556e8c #556e8c
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 140 rgb(85,110,140)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 54.9 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,54.9%)
CMYK 39, 21, 0, 45
HSL 212.7°, 24.4, 44.1 hsl(212.7,24.4%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.7°, 39.3, 54.9
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.601, -1.121, -19.379
XYZ 14.055, 14.976, 26.96
xyY 0.251, 0.267, 14.976
CIE-LCH 45.601, 19.411, 266.69
CIE-LUV 45.601, -12.995, -27.61
Hunter-Lab 38.699, -2.895, -14.215
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10001100

Color Schemes with #556e8c

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Alternatives to #556e8c

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#556e8c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556e8c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556e8c;}
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Shades and Tints of #556e8c

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f9fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556e8c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7072 is the less saturated color, while #0767da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556e8c 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #666b71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b728f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6c7193 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #587881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #63708e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #637090 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #577485 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population