#556f8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556f8b is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.8% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 211.1 degrees, a saturation of 24.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #556f8b color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#556f8b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556f8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556f8b has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5599115.

Hex triplet 556f8b #556f8b
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 139 rgb(85,111,139)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 54.5 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,54.5%)
CMYK 39, 20, 0, 45
HSL 211.1°, 24.1, 43.9 hsl(211.1,24.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.1°, 38.8, 54.5
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.858, -2.005, -18.39
XYZ 14.09, 15.164, 26.609
xyY 0.252, 0.271, 15.164
CIE-LCH 45.858, 18.499, 263.777
CIE-LUV 45.858, -13.395, -26.039
Hunter-Lab 38.941, -3.559, -13.256
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #556f8b

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #556f8b

Below, you can see some colors close to #556f8b. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#556f8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556f8b

This text has a font color of #556f8b.

<span style="color:#556f8b;">Text here</span>
#556f8b background color

This paragraph has a background color of #556f8b.

<p style="background-color:#556f8b;">Content here</p>
#556f8b border color

This element has a border color of #556f8b.

<div style="border:1px solid #556f8b;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#556f8b;}
.background {background-color:#556f8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #556f8b;}

Shades and Tints of #556f8b

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, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #556f8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7071 is the less saturated color, while #076cd9 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556f8b 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #666b71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c738e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d7292 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #597982 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #64718d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #64718f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #577585 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population