#55b8dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b8dd is composed of 33.3% red, 72.2% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.5% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 196.3 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 60%. #55b8dd color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #0071bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#55b8dd color description : Soft blue.

#55b8dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b8dd has RGB values of R:85, G:184, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5617885.

Hex triplet 55b8dd #55b8dd
RGB Decimal 85, 184, 221 rgb(85,184,221)
RGB Percent 33.3, 72.2, 86.7 rgb(33.3%,72.2%,86.7%)
CMYK 62, 17, 0, 13
HSL 196.3°, 66.7, 60 hsl(196.3,66.7%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.3°, 61.5, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.476, -18.034, -27.227
XYZ 33.935, 41.43, 74.611
xyY 0.226, 0.276, 41.43
CIE-LCH 70.476, 32.658, 236.481
CIE-LUV 70.476, -39.813, -40.535
Hunter-Lab 64.366, -18.534, -23.67
Binary 01010101, 10111000, 11011101

Color Schemes with #55b8dd

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Alternatives to #55b8dd

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#55b8dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b8dd

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Shades and Tints of #55b8dd

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b8dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949b9e is the less saturated color, while #36c6fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b8dd 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90a4ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6afd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3aee3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89b2d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86b1e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population