#55b5db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b5db is composed of 33.3% red, 71% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.2% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 59.6%. #55b5db color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006bb7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#55b5db color description : Soft blue.

#55b5db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b5db has RGB values of R:85, G:181, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5617115.

Hex triplet 55b5db #55b5db
RGB Decimal 85, 181, 219 rgb(85,181,219)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71, 85.9 rgb(33.3%,71%,85.9%)
CMYK 61, 17, 0, 14
HSL 197°, 65, 59.6 hsl(197,65%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 61.2, 85.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.534, -17.073, -27.581
XYZ 33.053, 40.091, 73.01
xyY 0.226, 0.274, 40.091
CIE-LCH 69.534, 32.437, 238.242
CIE-LUV 69.534, -38.802, -41.183
Hunter-Lab 63.318, -17.625, -24.044
Binary 01010101, 10110101, 11011011

Color Schemes with #55b5db

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Alternatives to #55b5db

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#55b5db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b5db

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Shades and Tints of #55b5db

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b5db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9c is the less saturated color, while #35c3fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b5db 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa2a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3acd4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a0abe1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87afd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84afdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53b9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population