#556c6b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c6b is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.9% yellow and 57.6% black. It has a hue angle of 177.4 degrees, a saturation of 11.9% and a lightness of 37.8%. #556c6b color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#556c6b color description : Very dark grayish cyan.

#556c6b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c6b has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 5598315.

Hex triplet 556c6b #556c6b
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 107 rgb(85,108,107)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 42 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,42%)
CMYK 21, 0, 1, 58
HSL 177.4°, 11.9, 37.8 hsl(177.4,11.9%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 177.4°, 21.3, 42.4
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 43.825, -8.703, -2.255
XYZ 11.762, 13.718, 15.937
xyY 0.284, 0.331, 13.718
CIE-LCH 43.825, 8.991, 194.523
CIE-LUV 43.825, -11.694, -1.737
Hunter-Lab 37.037, -8.128, 0.414
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 01101011

Color Schemes with #556c6b

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Alternatives to #556c6b

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#556c6b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556c6b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556c6b;}
.background {background-color:#556c6b;}
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Shades and Tints of #556c6b

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, #070909 is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c6b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6564 is the less saturated color, while #03beb6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c6b 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
  • #656565 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #626666 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716e70 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #776c75 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5f727a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #666d6e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a6c71 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5b7074 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population