#557aa0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557aa0 is composed of 33.3% red, 47.8% green and 62.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.9% cyan, 23.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.3% black. It has a hue angle of 210.4 degrees, a saturation of 30.6% and a lightness of 48%. #557aa0 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf4ff with #000041. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#557aa0 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#557aa0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557aa0 has RGB values of R:85, G:122, B:160 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 5601952.

Hex triplet 557aa0 #557aa0
RGB Decimal 85, 122, 160 rgb(85,122,160)
RGB Percent 33.3, 47.8, 62.7 rgb(33.3%,47.8%,62.7%)
CMYK 47, 24, 0, 37
HSL 210.4°, 30.6, 48 hsl(210.4,30.6%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.4°, 46.9, 62.7
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 49.963, -2.336, -24.447
XYZ 17.05, 18.388, 35.907
xyY 0.239, 0.258, 18.388
CIE-LCH 49.963, 24.559, 264.541
CIE-LUV 49.963, -17.922, -35.865
Hunter-Lab 42.881, -4.069, -19.63
Binary 01010101, 01111010, 10100000

Color Schemes with #557aa0

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Alternatives to #557aa0

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#557aa0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557aa0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557aa0;}
.background {background-color:#557aa0;}
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Shades and Tints of #557aa0

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557aa0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717a84 is the less saturated color, while #0079f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557aa0 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
  • #6d747c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #727ca2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #707ca6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #687ba1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667ba4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #558195 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population