#556c8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c8b is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.8% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 214.4 degrees, a saturation of 24.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #556c8b color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 45
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#556c8b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556c8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c8b has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5598347.

Hex triplet 556c8b #556c8b
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 139 rgb(85,108,139)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 54.5 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 39, 22, 0, 45
HSL 214.4°, 24.1, 43.9 hsl(214.4,24.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.4°, 38.8, 54.5
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 44.97, -0.208, -19.753
XYZ 13.768, 14.52, 26.502
xyY 0.251, 0.265, 14.52
CIE-LCH 44.97, 19.754, 269.396
CIE-LUV 44.97, -12.16, -28.203
Hunter-Lab 38.105, -2.189, -14.562
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10001011

Color Schemes with #556c8b

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Alternatives to #556c8b

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#556c8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556c8b

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.text {color:#556c8b;}
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Shades and Tints of #556c8b

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, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7071 is the less saturated color, while #0761d9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c8b 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #656a70 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #69708f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a7092 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58767f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #626f8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #626e8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #577283 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population