#556edb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556edb is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.2% cyan, 49.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 228.8 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 59.6%. #556edb color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #0000b7. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#556edb color description : Soft blue.

#556edb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556edb has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5598939.

Hex triplet 556edb #556edb
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 219 rgb(85,110,219)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 85.9 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,85.9%)
CMYK 61, 50, 0, 14
HSL 228.8°, 65, 59.6 hsl(228.8,65%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.8°, 61.2, 85.9
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 49.734, 24.152, -58.754
XYZ 22.106, 18.196, 69.361
xyY 0.202, 0.166, 18.196
CIE-LCH 49.734, 63.524, 292.346
CIE-LUV 49.734, -14.286, -92.352
Hunter-Lab 42.657, 17.852, -66.546
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 11011011

Color Schemes with #556edb

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Alternatives to #556edb

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#556edb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556edb

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

Shades and Tints of #556edb

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, #020308 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556edb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #94969c is the less saturated color, while #355afb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556edb 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d7288 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3c79e0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #007fd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #298892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4575de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e79d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #397eac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population