#557b9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557b9a is composed of 33.3% red, 48.2% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.8% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 207 degrees, a saturation of 28.9% and a lightness of 46.9%. #557b9a color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf6ff with #000035. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 40
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#557b9a color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#557b9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557b9a has RGB values of R:85, G:123, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 5602202.

Hex triplet 557b9a #557b9a
RGB Decimal 85, 123, 154 rgb(85,123,154)
RGB Percent 33.3, 48.2, 60.4 rgb(33.3%,48.2%,60.4%)
CMYK 45, 20, 0, 40
HSL 207°, 28.9, 46.9 hsl(207,28.9%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207°, 44.8, 60.4
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 50.013, -4.713, -20.865
XYZ 16.661, 18.43, 33.249
xyY 0.244, 0.27, 18.43
CIE-LCH 50.013, 21.391, 257.272
CIE-LUV 50.013, -18.336, -29.99
Hunter-Lab 42.93, -5.852, -15.87
Binary 01010101, 01111011, 10011010

Color Schemes with #557b9a

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Alternatives to #557b9a

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#557b9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557b9a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557b9a;}
.background {background-color:#557b9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #557b9a;}

Shades and Tints of #557b9a

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f5f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557b9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71787e is the less saturated color, while #0283ed is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557b9a 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
  • #6d757b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #757c9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #757ca1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #57848e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #697c9b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #697b9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #568192 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population