#556b9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556b9b is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 221.1 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #556b9b color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#556b9b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556b9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556b9b has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5598107.

Hex triplet 556b9b #556b9b
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 155 rgb(85,107,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,42%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 31, 0, 39
HSL 221.1°, 29.2, 47.1 hsl(221.1,29.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.1°, 45.2, 60.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.377, 5.161, -28.632
XYZ 14.919, 14.813, 33.082
xyY 0.238, 0.236, 14.813
CIE-LCH 45.377, 29.093, 280.218
CIE-LUV 45.377, -12.044, -42.464
Hunter-Lab 38.487, 1.841, -24.021
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #556b9b

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Alternatives to #556b9b

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#556b9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556b9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556b9b;}
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Shades and Tints of #556b9b

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556b9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71757f is the less saturated color, while #024cee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556b9b 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #666a74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #63719f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f72a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #537881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e6f9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b6f9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53738a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population