#556fa1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556fa1 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.5% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.2% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 219.5 degrees, a saturation of 30.9% and a lightness of 48.2%. #556fa1 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadeff with #000043. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 44
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#556fa1 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556fa1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556fa1 has RGB values of R:85, G:111, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 5599137.

Hex triplet 556fa1 #556fa1
RGB Decimal 85, 111, 161 rgb(85,111,161)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.5, 63.1 rgb(33.3%,43.5%,63.1%)
CMYK 47, 31, 0, 37
HSL 219.5°, 30.9, 48.2 hsl(219.5,30.9%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 219.5°, 47.2, 63.1
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.807, 4.563, -29.937
XYZ 15.862, 15.873, 35.944
xyY 0.234, 0.235, 15.873
CIE-LCH 46.807, 30.283, 278.667
CIE-LUV 46.807, -13.667, -44.71
Hunter-Lab 39.841, 1.348, -25.603
Binary 01010101, 01101111, 10100001

Color Schemes with #556fa1

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Alternatives to #556fa1

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#556fa1 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556fa1

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, #040507 is the darkest color, while #f9fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556fa1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7b7b is the less saturated color, while #0957ed is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556fa1 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #686d77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6574a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6175a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #527d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f72a3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c73a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53778f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population