#55b5dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b5dc is composed of 33.3% red, 71% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 17.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 59.8%. #55b5dc color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006bb9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#55b5dc color description : Soft blue.

#55b5dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b5dc has RGB values of R:85, G:181, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5617116.

Hex triplet 55b5dc #55b5dc
RGB Decimal 85, 181, 220 rgb(85,181,220)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71, 86.3 rgb(33.3%,71%,86.3%)
CMYK 61, 18, 0, 14
HSL 197.3°, 65.9, 59.8 hsl(197.3,65.9%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 61.4, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.572, -16.767, -28.07
XYZ 33.185, 40.144, 73.706
xyY 0.226, 0.273, 40.144
CIE-LCH 69.572, 32.696, 239.149
CIE-LUV 69.572, -38.757, -42.047
Hunter-Lab 63.359, -17.387, -24.621
Binary 01010101, 10110101, 11011100

Color Schemes with #55b5dc

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Alternatives to #55b5dc

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#55b5dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b5dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55b5dc

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b5dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9d is the less saturated color, while #35c2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b5dc 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
  • #8fa2aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3acd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fabe2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87afd8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84afe0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53b9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population