#556eb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556eb1 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52% cyan, 37.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 223.7 degrees, a saturation of 37.1% and a lightness of 51.4%. #556eb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000063. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#556eb1 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556eb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556eb1 has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 5598897.

Hex triplet 556eb1 #556eb1
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 177 rgb(85,110,177)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 69.4 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,69.4%)
CMYK 52, 38, 0, 31
HSL 223.7°, 37.1, 51.4 hsl(223.7,37.1%,51.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.7°, 52, 69.4
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 47.309, 10.236, -38.509
XYZ 17.256, 16.257, 43.821
xyY 0.223, 0.21, 16.257
CIE-LCH 47.309, 39.846, 284.886
CIE-LUV 47.309, -13.537, -58.82
Hunter-Lab 40.32, 5.837, -36.215
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10110001

Color Schemes with #556eb1

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Alternatives to #556eb1

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#556eb1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556eb1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556eb1;}
.background {background-color:#556eb1;}
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Shades and Tints of #556eb1

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, #020305 is the darkest color, while #f6f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556eb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8b is the less saturated color, while #094bfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556eb1 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #696e7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5d75b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5377b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a72b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5474b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e7997 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population