#556bbf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bbf is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 55.5% cyan, 44% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 227.5 degrees, a saturation of 45.3% and a lightness of 54.1%. #556bbf color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #00007f. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 25
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#556bbf color description : Moderate blue.

#556bbf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bbf has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 5598143.

Hex triplet 556bbf #556bbf
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 191 rgb(85,107,191)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 74.9 rgb(33.3%,42%,74.9%)
CMYK 55, 44, 0, 25
HSL 227.5°, 45.3, 54.1 hsl(227.5,45.3%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.5°, 55.5, 74.9
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.245, 16.665, -46.73
XYZ 18.406, 16.207, 51.446
xyY 0.214, 0.188, 16.207
CIE-LCH 47.245, 49.612, 289.628
CIE-LUV 47.245, -12.773, -72.212
Hunter-Lab 40.258, 11.157, -47.585
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 10111111

Color Schemes with #556bbf

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Alternatives to #556bbf

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#556bbf Preview

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

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f3fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bbf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828592 is the less saturated color, while #1646fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bbf 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
  • #5174c4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3e78bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #428089 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5271c2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4673bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49789c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population