#556e99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556e99 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 217.9 degrees, a saturation of 28.6% and a lightness of 46.7%. #556e99 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#556e99 color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556e99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556e99 has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 5598873.

Hex triplet 556e99 #556e99
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 153 rgb(85,110,153)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 60 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,60%)
CMYK 44, 28, 0, 40
HSL 217.9°, 28.6, 46.7 hsl(217.9,28.6%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.9°, 44.4, 60
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.154, 2.722, -26.239
XYZ 15.071, 15.382, 32.31
xyY 0.24, 0.245, 15.382
CIE-LCH 46.154, 26.38, 275.923
CIE-LUV 46.154, -13.172, -38.644
Hunter-Lab 39.22, -0.046, -21.389
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10011001

Color Schemes with #556e99

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Alternatives to #556e99

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#556e99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556e99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556e99;}
.background {background-color:#556e99;}
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Shades and Tints of #556e99

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 #556e99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70757e is the less saturated color, while #0358eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556e99 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
  • #676c74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #67739c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #65739e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #547a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60719b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f719c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54768b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population