#557b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557b9d is composed of 33.3% red, 48.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.9% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.3 degrees, a saturation of 29.8% and a lightness of 47.5%. #557b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #aaf6ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 48
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#557b9d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#557b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557b9d has RGB values of R:85, G:123, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5602205.

Hex triplet 557b9d #557b9d
RGB Decimal 85, 123, 157 rgb(85,123,157)
RGB Percent 33.3, 48.2, 61.6 rgb(33.3%,48.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 46, 22, 0, 38
HSL 208.3°, 29.8, 47.5 hsl(208.3,29.8%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.3°, 45.9, 61.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 50.134, -3.823, -22.433
XYZ 16.914, 18.531, 34.582
xyY 0.242, 0.265, 18.531
CIE-LCH 50.134, 22.756, 260.328
CIE-LUV 50.134, -18.325, -32.556
Hunter-Lab 43.047, -5.199, -17.497
Binary 01010101, 01111011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #557b9d

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Alternatives to #557b9d

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#557b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557b9d;}
.background {background-color:#557b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #557b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #557b9d

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f7f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717981 is the less saturated color, while #0180f1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557b9d 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e757c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #747d9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #737ca4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #56858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #697c9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #687ca1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #568194 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population