#556e7b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556e7b is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.9% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 200.5 degrees, a saturation of 18.3% and a lightness of 40.8%. #556e7b color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcf6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 31
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#556e7b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556e7b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556e7b has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0.31, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 5598843.

Hex triplet 556e7b #556e7b
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 123 rgb(85,110,123)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 48.2 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,48.2%)
CMYK 31, 11, 0, 52
HSL 200.5°, 18.3, 40.8 hsl(200.5,18.3%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.5°, 30.9, 48.2
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 44.96, -5.826, -10.193
XYZ 12.897, 14.513, 20.86
xyY 0.267, 0.301, 14.513
CIE-LCH 44.96, 11.74, 240.247
CIE-LUV 44.96, -12.787, -13.329
Hunter-Lab 38.096, -6.24, -5.798
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 01111011

Color Schemes with #556e7b

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Alternatives to #556e7b

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#556e7b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556e7b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556e7b;}
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Shades and Tints of #556e7b

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, #050607 is the darkest color, while #fafbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556e7b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #65696b is the less saturated color, while #0587cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556e7b 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #64696c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f717f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #736f83 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5c767e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #66707d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #686f80 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a737d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population