#556ede Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556ede is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.7% cyan, 50.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 229.1 degrees, a saturation of 67.5% and a lightness of 60.2%. #556ede color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #0000bd. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#556ede color description : Soft blue.

#556ede Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556ede has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5598942.

Hex triplet 556ede #556ede
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 222 rgb(85,110,222)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 87.1 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,87.1%)
CMYK 62, 50, 0, 13
HSL 229.1°, 67.5, 60.2 hsl(229.1,67.5%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 229.1°, 61.7, 87.1
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 49.925, 25.164, -60.142
XYZ 22.504, 18.356, 71.46
xyY 0.2, 0.163, 18.356
CIE-LCH 49.925, 65.195, 292.705
CIE-LUV 49.925, -14.344, -94.638
Hunter-Lab 42.844, 18.783, -68.901
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 11011110

Color Schemes with #556ede

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Alternatives to #556ede

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#556ede Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556ede

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

Shades and Tints of #556ede

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, #02040b is the darkest color, while #f9fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556ede

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9396a0 is the less saturated color, while #365afd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556ede 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d7288 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #387ae4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0080d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #248993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4275e1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e79d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #367fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population