#556c9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556c9e is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.2% cyan, 31.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 221.1 degrees, a saturation of 30% and a lightness of 47.6%. #556c9e color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#556c9e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556c9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556c9e has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5598366.

Hex triplet 556c9e #556c9e
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 158 rgb(85,108,158)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 62 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,62%)
CMYK 46, 32, 0, 38
HSL 221.1°, 30, 47.6 hsl(221.1,30%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.1°, 46.2, 62
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.804, 5.47, -29.737
XYZ 15.279, 15.124, 34.46
xyY 0.236, 0.233, 15.124
CIE-LCH 45.804, 30.236, 280.422
CIE-LUV 45.804, -12.481, -44.294
Hunter-Lab 38.89, 2.071, -25.313
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10011110

Color Schemes with #556c9e

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Alternatives to #556c9e

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#556c9e Preview

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.text {color:#556c9e;}
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Shades and Tints of #556c9e

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, #030305 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556c9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717682 is the less saturated color, while #014df2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556c9e 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6372a2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f73a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #527a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e70a0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b70a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53758c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population