#557ec6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557ec6 is composed of 33.3% red, 49.4% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.1% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 218.2 degrees, a saturation of 49.8% and a lightness of 55.5%. #557ec6 color hex could be obtained by blending #aafcff with #00008d. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 49
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#557ec6 color description : Moderate blue.

#557ec6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557ec6 has RGB values of R:85, G:126, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 5603014.

Hex triplet 557ec6 #557ec6
RGB Decimal 85, 126, 198 rgb(85,126,198)
RGB Percent 33.3, 49.4, 77.6 rgb(33.3%,49.4%,77.6%)
CMYK 57, 36, 0, 22
HSL 218.2°, 49.8, 55.5 hsl(218.2,49.8%,55.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 218.2°, 57.1, 77.6
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 52.872, 7.308, -41.815
XYZ 21.398, 20.929, 56.335
xyY 0.217, 0.212, 20.929
CIE-LCH 52.872, 42.449, 279.913
CIE-LUV 52.872, -19.334, -65.197
Hunter-Lab 45.748, 3.431, -40.987
Binary 01010101, 01111110, 11000110

Color Schemes with #557ec6

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Alternatives to #557ec6

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#557ec6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557ec6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557ec6;}
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Shades and Tints of #557ec6

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, #020406 is the darkest color, while #f7f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557ec6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898c92 is the less saturated color, while #2170fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557ec6 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
  • #6982c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c85c8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #458f99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6280c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5982c7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a88a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population