#556f8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556f8d is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 212.1 degrees, a saturation of 24.8% and a lightness of 44.3%. #556f8d color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 45
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#556f8d color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#556f8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556f8d has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5599117.

Hex triplet 556f8d #556f8d
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 141 rgb(85,111,141)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 55.3 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,55.3%)
CMYK 40, 21, 0, 45
HSL 212.1°, 24.8, 44.3 hsl(212.1,24.8%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.1°, 39.7, 55.3
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 45.938, -1.431, -19.457
XYZ 14.237, 15.223, 27.386
xyY 0.25, 0.268, 15.223
CIE-LCH 45.938, 19.51, 265.795
CIE-LUV 45.938, -13.418, -27.734
Hunter-Lab 39.016, -3.142, -14.305
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #556f8d

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Alternatives to #556f8d

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#556f8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556f8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556f8d;}
.background {background-color:#556f8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #556f8d;}

Shades and Tints of #556f8d

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, #040506 is the darkest color, while #f9fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556f8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7173 is the less saturated color, while #0769db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556f8d 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c72 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c7390 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6c7294 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #587982 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #63718f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #647191 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #577586 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population