#556faf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556faf is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.4% cyan, 36.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 222.7 degrees, a saturation of 36% and a lightness of 51%. #556faf color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#556faf color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556faf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556faf has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 5599151.

Hex triplet 556faf #556faf
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 175 rgb(85,111,175)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 68.6 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,68.6%)
CMYK 51, 37, 0, 31
HSL 222.7°, 36, 51 hsl(222.7,36%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 222.7°, 51.4, 68.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 47.488, 8.977, -37.062
XYZ 17.167, 16.395, 42.815
xyY 0.225, 0.215, 16.395
CIE-LCH 47.488, 38.134, 283.616
CIE-LUV 47.488, -13.863, -56.474
Hunter-Lab 40.49, 4.822, -34.351
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10101111

Color Schemes with #556faf

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #556faf

Below, you can see some colors close to #556faf. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#556faf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556faf

This text has a font color of #556faf.

<span style="color:#556faf;">Text here</span>
#556faf background color

This paragraph has a background color of #556faf.

<p style="background-color:#556faf;">Content here</p>
#556faf border color

This element has a border color of #556faf.

<div style="border:1px solid #556faf;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#556faf;}
.background {background-color:#556faf;}
.border {border:1px solid #556faf;}

Shades and Tints of #556faf

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f7fa is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #556faf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f89 is the less saturated color, while #084ffc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556faf 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a6f7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6076b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5777b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c73b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5674b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f7996 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population