#556cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556cbb is composed of 33.3% red, 42.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.5% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 226.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 53.3%. #556cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #aad8ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#556cbb color description : Moderate blue.

#556cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556cbb has RGB values of R:85, G:108, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 5598395.

Hex triplet 556cbb #556cbb
RGB Decimal 85, 108, 187 rgb(85,108,187)
RGB Percent 33.3, 42.4, 73.3 rgb(33.3%,42.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 55, 42, 0, 27
HSL 226.5°, 42.9, 53.3 hsl(226.5,42.9%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 226.5°, 54.5, 73.3
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.292, 14.727, -44.342
XYZ 18.077, 16.243, 49.194
xyY 0.216, 0.195, 16.243
CIE-LCH 47.292, 46.723, 288.373
CIE-LUV 47.292, -13.024, -68.348
Hunter-Lab 40.303, 9.53, -44.157
Binary 01010101, 01101100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #556cbb

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Alternatives to #556cbb

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#556cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556cbb

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

Shades and Tints of #556cbb

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, #05070c is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #83858d is the less saturated color, while #1549fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556cbb 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #696e7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5575bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4578bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #448089 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5571be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b73bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a789b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population