#55b5ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b5ec is composed of 33.3% red, 71% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 201.9 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 62.9%. #55b5ec color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006bd9. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#55b5ec color description : Soft blue.

#55b5ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b5ec has RGB values of R:85, G:181, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 5617132.

Hex triplet 55b5ec #55b5ec
RGB Decimal 85, 181, 236 rgb(85,181,236)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71, 92.5 rgb(33.3%,71%,92.5%)
CMYK 64, 23, 0, 7
HSL 201.9°, 79.9, 62.9 hsl(201.9,79.9%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.9°, 64, 92.5
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 70.199, -11.781, -35.829
XYZ 35.407, 41.033, 85.406
xyY 0.219, 0.254, 41.033
CIE-LCH 70.199, 37.716, 251.799
CIE-LUV 70.199, -38.064, -55.876
Hunter-Lab 64.057, -13.435, -34.211
Binary 01010101, 10110101, 11101100

Color Schemes with #55b5ec

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Alternatives to #55b5ec

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#55b5ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b5ec

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#55b5ec;}
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Shades and Tints of #55b5ec

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f4fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b5ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea1a3 is the less saturated color, while #46b9fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b5ec 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90a3ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fade5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96aef1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47bfcc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b0e7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7eb0ef Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4cbbd8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population