#556bcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bcc is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.3% cyan, 47.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 228.9 degrees, a saturation of 53.8% and a lightness of 56.7%. #556bcc color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #000099. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#556bcc color description : Moderate blue.

#556bcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bcc has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 5598156.

Hex triplet 556bcc #556bcc
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 204 rgb(85,107,204)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 80 rgb(33.3%,42%,80%)
CMYK 58, 48, 0, 20
HSL 228.9°, 53.8, 56.7 hsl(228.9,53.8%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.9°, 58.3, 80
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 48.014, 20.981, -52.977
XYZ 19.901, 16.805, 59.318
xyY 0.207, 0.175, 16.805
CIE-LCH 48.014, 56.98, 291.606
CIE-LUV 48.014, -13.057, -82.505
Hunter-Lab 40.994, 14.913, -57.096
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #556bcc

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Alternatives to #556bcc

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#556bcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556bcc

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

Shades and Tints of #556bcc

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, #03050b is the darkest color, while #fbfbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919191 is the less saturated color, while #2b50f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bcc 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a6e82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4676d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #237bcb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38838c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b72cf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3575cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #427aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population