#556cb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cb3 is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 39.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 225.3 degrees, a saturation of 38.2% and a lightness of 51.8%. #556cb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000067. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#556cb3 color description : Moderate blue.

#556cb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cb3 has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 5598387.

Hex triplet 556cb3 #556cb3
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 179 rgb(85,108,179)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 70.2 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,70.2%)
CMYK 53, 40, 0, 30
HSL 225.3°, 38.2, 51.8 hsl(225.3,38.2%,51.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.3°, 52.5, 70.2
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 46.857, 12.12, -40.389
XYZ 17.244, 15.91, 44.808
xyY 0.221, 0.204, 15.91
CIE-LCH 46.857, 42.169, 286.703
CIE-LUV 46.857, -12.868, -61.814
Hunter-Lab 39.888, 7.364, -38.682
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10110011

Color Schemes with #556cb3

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Alternatives to #556cb3

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#556cb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556cb3;}
.background {background-color:#556cb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #556cb3;}

Shades and Tints of #556cb3

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, #030406 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7f8d is the less saturated color, while #0945ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cb3 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
  • #686d7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5974b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e76b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #497e87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5871b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5072b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d7797 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population