#55a5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55a5dd is composed of 33.3% red, 64.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.5% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 204.7 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 60%. #55a5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #004bbb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#55a5dd color description : Soft blue.

#55a5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55a5dd has RGB values of R:85, G:165, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5613021.

Hex triplet 55a5dd #55a5dd
RGB Decimal 85, 165, 221 rgb(85,165,221)
RGB Percent 33.3, 64.7, 86.7 rgb(33.3%,64.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 62, 25, 0, 13
HSL 204.7°, 66.7, 60 hsl(204.7,66.7%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.7°, 61.5, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.01, -7.808, -35.678
XYZ 30.249, 34.06, 73.383
xyY 0.22, 0.247, 34.06
CIE-LCH 65.01, 36.523, 257.655
CIE-LUV 65.01, -32.879, -55.51
Hunter-Lab 58.361, -9.612, -33.698
Binary 01010101, 10100101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #55a5dd

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Alternatives to #55a5dd

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#55a5dd Preview

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Shades and Tints of #55a5dd

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55a5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9e is the less saturated color, while #36abfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55a5dd 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8797a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #91a0d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88a1e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ba2da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #75a2e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dacc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population