#556e9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556e9b is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 218.6 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #556e9b color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#556e9b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556e9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556e9b has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5598875.

Hex triplet 556e9b #556e9b
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 155 rgb(85,110,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 29, 0, 39
HSL 218.6°, 29.2, 47.1 hsl(218.6,29.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 218.6°, 45.2, 60.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.243, 3.329, -27.281
XYZ 15.237, 15.449, 33.188
xyY 0.239, 0.242, 15.449
CIE-LCH 46.243, 27.483, 276.958
CIE-LUV 46.243, -13.201, -40.34
Hunter-Lab 39.305, 0.414, -22.548
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10011011

Color Schemes with #556e9b

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Alternatives to #556e9b

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#556e9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556e9b

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Shades and Tints of #556e9b

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556e9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71767f is the less saturated color, while #0256ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556e9b 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #66739e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6374a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #537b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60719d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5e719e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54768c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population