#556bef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556bef is composed of 33.3% red, 42% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.4% cyan, 55.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 231.4 degrees, a saturation of 82.8% and a lightness of 63.5%. #556bef color hex could be obtained by blending #aad6ff with #0000df. Closest websafe color is: #6666ff.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#556bef color description : Soft blue.

#556bef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556bef has RGB values of R:85, G:107, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 5598191.

Hex triplet 556bef #556bef
RGB Decimal 85, 107, 239 rgb(85,107,239)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42, 93.7 rgb(33.3%,42%,93.7%)
CMYK 64, 55, 0, 6
HSL 231.4°, 82.8, 63.5 hsl(231.4,82.8%,63.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 231.4°, 64.4, 93.7
Web Safe 6666ff #6666ff
CIE-LAB 50.308, 32.75, -69.082
XYZ 24.581, 18.677, 83.966
xyY 0.193, 0.147, 18.677
CIE-LCH 50.308, 76.452, 295.365
CIE-LUV 50.308, -13.867, -108.794
Hunter-Lab 43.217, 25.896, -84.942
Binary 01010101, 01101011, 11101111

Color Schemes with #556bef

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Alternatives to #556bef

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#556bef Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556bef

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, #010209 is the darkest color, while #f6f7fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556bef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d9ea7 is the less saturated color, while #4761fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556bef 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d718c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #007af0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0081d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008b94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e75f0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e79dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e7fb5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population