#556fb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556fb3 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 223.4 degrees, a saturation of 38.2% and a lightness of 51.8%. #556fb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #000067. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#556fb3 color description : Moderate blue.

#556fb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556fb3 has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 5599155.

Hex triplet 556fb3 #556fb3
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 179 rgb(85,111,179)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 70.2 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,70.2%)
CMYK 53, 38, 0, 30
HSL 223.4°, 38.2, 51.8 hsl(223.4,38.2%,51.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.4°, 52.5, 70.2
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.693, 10.264, -39.066
XYZ 17.566, 16.554, 44.915
xyY 0.222, 0.209, 16.554
CIE-LCH 47.693, 40.392, 284.721
CIE-LUV 47.693, -13.922, -59.799
Hunter-Lab 40.687, 5.862, -36.971
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10110011

Color Schemes with #556fb3

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Alternatives to #556fb3

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#556fb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556fb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556fb3;}
.background {background-color:#556fb3;}
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Shades and Tints of #556fb3

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, #030406 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556fb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b808d is the less saturated color, while #094dff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556fb3 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
  • #6a6f7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e76b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5378b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a8089 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a73b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5475b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e7a98 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population