#557ec3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557ec3 is composed of 33.3% red, 49.4% green and 76.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.4% cyan, 35.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 217.6 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 54.9%. #557ec3 color hex could be obtained by blending #aafcff with #000087. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 49
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 56
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#557ec3 color description : Moderate blue.

#557ec3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557ec3 has RGB values of R:85, G:126, B:195 and CMYK values of C:0.56, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 5603011.

Hex triplet 557ec3 #557ec3
RGB Decimal 85, 126, 195 rgb(85,126,195)
RGB Percent 33.3, 49.4, 76.5 rgb(33.3%,49.4%,76.5%)
CMYK 56, 35, 0, 24
HSL 217.6°, 47.8, 54.9 hsl(217.6,47.8%,54.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.6°, 56.4, 76.5
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 52.721, 6.325, -40.342
XYZ 21.055, 20.792, 54.53
xyY 0.218, 0.216, 20.792
CIE-LCH 52.721, 40.835, 278.91
CIE-LUV 52.721, -19.341, -62.686
Hunter-Lab 45.598, 2.627, -38.986
Binary 01010101, 01111110, 11000011

Color Schemes with #557ec3

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Alternatives to #557ec3

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#557ec3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557ec3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557ec3;}
.background {background-color:#557ec3;}
.border {border:1px solid #557ec3;}

Shades and Tints of #557ec3

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f4f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557ec3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8c8e is the less saturated color, while #2070f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557ec3 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #737b89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a82c4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e84c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #468e98 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6280c3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b82c5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c88a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population