#557b59 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557b59 is composed of 33.3% red, 48.2% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 27.6% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 126.3 degrees, a saturation of 18.3% and a lightness of 40.8%. #557b59 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf6b2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 31
    • M 0
    • Y 28
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#557b59 color description : Mostly desaturated dark lime green.

#557b59 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557b59 has RGB values of R:85, G:123, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0.31, M:0, Y:0.28, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 5602137.

Hex triplet 557b59 #557b59
RGB Decimal 85, 123, 89 rgb(85,123,89)
RGB Percent 33.3, 48.2, 34.9 rgb(33.3%,48.2%,34.9%)
CMYK 31, 0, 28, 52
HSL 126.3°, 18.3, 40.8 hsl(126.3,18.3%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 126.3°, 30.9, 48.2
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 48.03, -20.831, 14.424
XYZ 12.632, 16.818, 12.031
xyY 0.305, 0.405, 16.818
CIE-LCH 48.03, 25.337, 145.3
CIE-LUV 48.03, -18.714, 21.563
Hunter-Lab 41.01, -16.785, 11.313
Binary 01010101, 01111011, 01011001

Color Schemes with #557b59

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Alternatives to #557b59

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#557b59 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557b59

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #557b59

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, #050705 is the darkest color, while #fafcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557b59

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656b66 is the less saturated color, while #05cb1a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557b59 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676f68 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #81795d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b7465 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #657c86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #71795c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #777761 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5f7c75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population