#55b8db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b8db is composed of 33.3% red, 72.2% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.2% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 195.7 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 59.6%. #55b8db color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #0071b7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#55b8db color description : Soft blue.

#55b8db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b8db has RGB values of R:85, G:184, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5617883.

Hex triplet 55b8db #55b8db
RGB Decimal 85, 184, 219 rgb(85,184,219)
RGB Percent 33.3, 72.2, 85.9 rgb(33.3%,72.2%,85.9%)
CMYK 61, 16, 0, 14
HSL 195.7°, 65, 59.6 hsl(195.7,65%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.7°, 61.2, 85.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.402, -18.642, -26.248
XYZ 33.67, 41.324, 73.216
xyY 0.227, 0.279, 41.324
CIE-LCH 70.402, 32.194, 234.617
CIE-LUV 70.402, -39.905, -38.807
Hunter-Lab 64.284, -19.005, -22.529
Binary 01010101, 10111000, 11011011

Color Schemes with #55b8db

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Alternatives to #55b8db

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#55b8db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b8db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55b8db

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 #f7fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b8db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9c is the less saturated color, while #35c7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b8db 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa3aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7aed4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4ade2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89b2d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54bcd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population