#557b8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557b8a is composed of 33.3% red, 48.2% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.4% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 23.8% and a lightness of 43.7%. #557b8a color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf6ff with #000015. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 46
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#557b8a color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#557b8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557b8a has RGB values of R:85, G:123, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.46. Its decimal value is 5602186.

Hex triplet 557b8a #557b8a
RGB Decimal 85, 123, 138 rgb(85,123,138)
RGB Percent 33.3, 48.2, 54.1 rgb(33.3%,48.2%,54.1%)
CMYK 38, 11, 0, 46
HSL 197°, 23.8, 43.7 hsl(197,23.8%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 38.4, 54.1
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 49.413, -9.278, -12.39
XYZ 15.416, 17.932, 26.692
xyY 0.257, 0.299, 17.932
CIE-LCH 49.413, 15.479, 233.174
CIE-LUV 49.413, -18.406, -16.406
Hunter-Lab 42.346, -9.123, -7.731
Binary 01010101, 01111011, 10001010

Color Schemes with #557b8a

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Alternatives to #557b8a

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#557b8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557b8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557b8a;}
.background {background-color:#557b8a;}
.border {border:1px solid #557b8a;}

Shades and Tints of #557b8a

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, #030404 is the darkest color, while #f7f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557b8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7070 is the less saturated color, while #089cd7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557b8a 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b7376 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #797b8c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c7a92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5c828c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c7b8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e7a8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #597f8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population