#556eb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556eb4 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.8% cyan, 38.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 224.2 degrees, a saturation of 38.8% and a lightness of 52%. #556eb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#556eb4 color description : Moderate blue.

#556eb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556eb4 has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 5598900.

Hex triplet 556eb4 #556eb4
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 180 rgb(85,110,180)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 70.6 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,70.6%)
CMYK 53, 39, 0, 29
HSL 224.2°, 38.8, 52 hsl(224.2,38.8%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 224.2°, 52.8, 70.6
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 47.466, 11.205, -40.006
XYZ 17.559, 16.378, 45.413
xyY 0.221, 0.206, 16.378
CIE-LCH 47.466, 41.545, 285.647
CIE-LUV 47.466, -13.586, -61.302
Hunter-Lab 40.469, 6.626, -38.205
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10110100

Color Schemes with #556eb4

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Alternatives to #556eb4

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#556eb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556eb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556eb4;}
.background {background-color:#556eb4;}
.border {border:1px solid #556eb4;}

Shades and Tints of #556eb4

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, #030407 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556eb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848485 is the less saturated color, while #134ff6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556eb4 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a6f7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c75b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5178b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #497f89 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5972b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5274b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d7998 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population