#556ed2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556ed2 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.5% cyan, 47.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 228 degrees, a saturation of 58.1% and a lightness of 57.8%. #556ed2 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #0000a5. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#556ed2 color description : Moderate blue.

#556ed2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556ed2 has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 5598930.

Hex triplet 556ed2 #556ed2
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 210 rgb(85,110,210)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 82.4 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,82.4%)
CMYK 60, 48, 0, 18
HSL 228°, 58.1, 57.8 hsl(228,58.1%,57.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 228°, 59.5, 82.4
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 49.173, 21.124, -54.543
XYZ 20.953, 17.735, 63.288
xyY 0.205, 0.174, 17.735
CIE-LCH 49.173, 58.491, 291.171
CIE-LUV 49.173, -14.114, -85.405
Hunter-Lab 42.113, 15.111, -59.623
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 11010010

Color Schemes with #556ed2

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Alternatives to #556ed2

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#556ed2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556ed2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556ed2;}
.background {background-color:#556ed2;}
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Shades and Tints of #556ed2

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f0f2fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556ed2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9198 is the less saturated color, while #2c55fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556ed2 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c7185 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4678d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1d7dd0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #348690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c74d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3178d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #407da8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population