#55b5df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b5df is composed of 33.3% red, 71% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.9% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.3% and a lightness of 60.4%. #55b5df color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006bbf. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#55b5df color description : Soft blue.

#55b5df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b5df has RGB values of R:85, G:181, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5617119.

Hex triplet 55b5df #55b5df
RGB Decimal 85, 181, 223 rgb(85,181,223)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71, 87.5 rgb(33.3%,71%,87.5%)
CMYK 62, 19, 0, 13
HSL 198.3°, 68.3, 60.4 hsl(198.3,68.3%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.3°, 61.9, 87.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.686, -15.845, -29.535
XYZ 33.586, 40.304, 75.818
xyY 0.224, 0.269, 40.304
CIE-LCH 69.686, 33.517, 241.787
CIE-LUV 69.686, -38.625, -44.641
Hunter-Lab 63.486, -16.667, -26.367
Binary 01010101, 10110101, 11011111

Color Schemes with #55b5df

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Alternatives to #55b5df

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#55b5df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b5df

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Shades and Tints of #55b5df

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b5df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939da1 is the less saturated color, while #36c1fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b5df 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa2aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2acd8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9eace5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86afdb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83afe3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52bad2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population