#556fb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556fb4 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.8% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 223.6 degrees, a saturation of 38.8% and a lightness of 52%. #556fb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#556fb4 color description : Moderate blue.

#556fb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556fb4 has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 5599156.

Hex triplet 556fb4 #556fb4
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 180 rgb(85,111,180)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 70.6 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,70.6%)
CMYK 53, 38, 0, 29
HSL 223.6°, 38.8, 52 hsl(223.6,38.8%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.6°, 52.8, 70.6
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.745, 10.588, -39.564
XYZ 17.667, 16.595, 45.45
xyY 0.222, 0.208, 16.595
CIE-LCH 47.745, 40.956, 284.982
CIE-LUV 47.745, -13.937, -60.627
Hunter-Lab 40.737, 6.126, -37.634
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10110100

Color Schemes with #556fb4

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Alternatives to #556fb4

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#556fb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556fb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556fb4;}
.background {background-color:#556fb4;}
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Shades and Tints of #556fb4

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, #030407 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556fb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848485 is the less saturated color, while #1351f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556fb4 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
  • #5d76b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5278b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49808a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a73b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5375b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d7a99 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population