#556bb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bb0 is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.7% cyan, 39.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 225.5 degrees, a saturation of 36.5% and a lightness of 51.2%. #556bb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000061. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#556bb0 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556bb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bb0 has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 5598128.

Hex triplet 556bb0 #556bb0
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 176 rgb(85,107,176)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 69 rgb(33.3%,42%,69%)
CMYK 52, 39, 0, 31
HSL 225.5°, 36.5, 51.2 hsl(225.5,36.5%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.5°, 51.7, 69
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.419, 11.771, -39.333
XYZ 16.839, 15.581, 43.192
xyY 0.223, 0.206, 15.581
CIE-LCH 46.419, 41.057, 286.661
CIE-LUV 46.419, -12.459, -60.009
Hunter-Lab 39.472, 7.072, -37.247
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10110000

Color Schemes with #556bb0

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Alternatives to #556bb0

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#556bb0 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556bb0;}
.background {background-color:#556bb0;}
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Shades and Tints of #556bb0

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 #f6f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8a is the less saturated color, while #0843fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bb0 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a73b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f75b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5870b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5171b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e7695 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population