#55b6dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b6dd is composed of 33.3% red, 71.4% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.5% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.2 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 60%. #55b6dd color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006dbb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#55b6dd color description : Soft blue.

#55b6dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b6dd has RGB values of R:85, G:182, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5617373.

Hex triplet 55b6dd #55b6dd
RGB Decimal 85, 182, 221 rgb(85,182,221)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71.4, 86.7 rgb(33.3%,71.4%,86.7%)
CMYK 62, 18, 0, 13
HSL 197.2°, 66.7, 60 hsl(197.2,66.7%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.2°, 61.5, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.898, -16.987, -28.115
XYZ 33.522, 40.605, 74.474
xyY 0.226, 0.273, 40.605
CIE-LCH 69.898, 32.848, 238.86
CIE-LUV 69.898, -39.08, -42.12
Hunter-Lab 63.722, -17.611, -24.688
Binary 01010101, 10110110, 11011101

Color Schemes with #55b6dd

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Alternatives to #55b6dd

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#55b6dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b6dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55b6dd

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b6dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949b9e is the less saturated color, while #36c3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b6dd 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
  • #a4add6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a0ace3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b0d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b0e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53bad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population