#556bbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bbc is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.8% cyan, 43.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 227.2 degrees, a saturation of 43.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #556bbc color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 26
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#556bbc color description : Moderate blue.

#556bbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bbc has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 5598140.

Hex triplet 556bbc #556bbc
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 188 rgb(85,107,188)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 73.7 rgb(33.3%,42%,73.7%)
CMYK 55, 43, 0, 26
HSL 227.2°, 43.5, 53.5 hsl(227.2,43.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.2°, 54.8, 73.7
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.075, 15.678, -45.267
XYZ 18.079, 16.077, 49.725
xyY 0.216, 0.192, 16.077
CIE-LCH 47.075, 47.905, 289.103
CIE-LUV 47.075, -12.709, -69.798
Hunter-Lab 40.096, 10.318, -45.461
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #556bbc

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Alternatives to #556bbc

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#556bbc Preview

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

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, #05070d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #83858e is the less saturated color, while #1546fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bbc 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #696d7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5374c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4277bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #447f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5371bf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4973bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a789b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population