#556b9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556b9c is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 221.4 degrees, a saturation of 29.5% and a lightness of 47.3%. #556b9c color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#556b9c color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556b9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556b9c has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5598108.

Hex triplet 556b9c #556b9c
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 156 rgb(85,107,156)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 61.2 rgb(33.3%,42%,61.2%)
CMYK 46, 31, 0, 39
HSL 221.4°, 29.5, 47.3 hsl(221.4,29.5%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.4°, 45.5, 61.2
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.423, 5.468, -29.151
XYZ 15.003, 14.846, 33.526
xyY 0.237, 0.234, 14.846
CIE-LCH 45.423, 29.659, 280.623
CIE-LUV 45.423, -12.063, -43.308
Hunter-Lab 38.531, 2.076, -24.616
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10011100

Color Schemes with #556b9c

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Alternatives to #556b9c

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#556b9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556b9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556b9c;}
.background {background-color:#556b9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #556b9c;}

Shades and Tints of #556b9c

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f6f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556b9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717680 is the less saturated color, while #024bef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556b9c 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
  • #6371a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f72a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #527981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d6f9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b6f9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53748b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population