#556cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cad is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.9% cyan, 37.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 224.3 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 50.6%. #556cad color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #00005b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#556cad color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cad has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 5598381.

Hex triplet 556cad #556cad
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 173 rgb(85,108,173)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 67.8 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,67.8%)
CMYK 51, 38, 0, 32
HSL 224.3°, 34.9, 50.6 hsl(224.3,34.9%,50.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 224.3°, 50.9, 67.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.542, 10.188, -37.387
XYZ 16.65, 15.673, 41.681
xyY 0.225, 0.212, 15.673
CIE-LCH 46.542, 38.75, 285.243
CIE-LUV 46.542, -12.754, -56.857
Hunter-Lab 39.589, 5.792, -34.71
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #556cad

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Alternatives to #556cad

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#556cad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cad

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

Shades and Tints of #556cad

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f5fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7f86 is the less saturated color, while #0747fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cad 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #686d7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5d73b1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5475b0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a70af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5472af Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f7694 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population