#557fb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557fb9 is composed of 33.3% red, 49.8% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.1% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 214.8 degrees, a saturation of 41.7% and a lightness of 52.9%. #557fb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #aafeff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 33
    • G 50
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#557fb9 color description : Moderate blue.

#557fb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557fb9 has RGB values of R:85, G:127, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 5603257.

Hex triplet 557fb9 #557fb9
RGB Decimal 85, 127, 185 rgb(85,127,185)
RGB Percent 33.3, 49.8, 72.5 rgb(33.3%,49.8%,72.5%)
CMYK 54, 31, 0, 27
HSL 214.8°, 41.7, 52.9 hsl(214.8,41.7%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.8°, 54.1, 72.5
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 52.522, 2.491, -34.931
XYZ 20.091, 20.612, 48.816
xyY 0.224, 0.23, 20.612
CIE-LCH 52.522, 35.02, 274.079
CIE-LUV 52.522, -19.739, -53.52
Hunter-Lab 45.4, -0.46, -31.971
Binary 01010101, 01111111, 10111001

Color Schemes with #557fb9

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Alternatives to #557fb9

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#557fb9 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #557fb9

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, #04070b is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557fb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #83868b is the less saturated color, while #1475fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557fb9 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #727a86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7082ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6883bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c8d97 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6681b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6181bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f88a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population