#55979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55979e is composed of 33.3% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.2% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 185.8 degrees, a saturation of 30% and a lightness of 47.6%. #55979e color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #002f3d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#55979e color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#55979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55979e has RGB values of R:85, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5609374.

Hex triplet 55979e #55979e
RGB Decimal 85, 151, 158 rgb(85,151,158)
RGB Percent 33.3, 59.2, 62 rgb(33.3%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 46, 4, 0, 38
HSL 185.8°, 30, 47.6 hsl(185.8,30%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.8°, 46.2, 62
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 58.538, -19.098, -10.243
XYZ 20.983, 26.532, 36.361
xyY 0.25, 0.316, 26.532
CIE-LCH 58.538, 21.671, 208.207
CIE-LUV 58.538, -29.597, -12.273
Hunter-Lab 51.509, -17.427, -5.798
Binary 01010101, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #55979e

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Alternatives to #55979e

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#55979e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55979e;}
.background {background-color:#55979e;}
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Shades and Tints of #55979e

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, #030505 is the darkest color, while #f7fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718082 is the less saturated color, while #01dbf2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55979e 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
  • #848484 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b8889 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92919c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #958fa7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5f9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b939d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7e92a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5b9aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population