#55b9dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b9dc is composed of 33.3% red, 72.5% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 59.8%. #55b9dc color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #0073b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#55b9dc color description : Soft blue.

#55b9dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b9dc has RGB values of R:85, G:185, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5618140.

Hex triplet 55b9dc #55b9dc
RGB Decimal 85, 185, 220 rgb(85,185,220)
RGB Percent 33.3, 72.5, 86.3 rgb(33.3%,72.5%,86.3%)
CMYK 61, 16, 0, 14
HSL 195.6°, 65.9, 59.8 hsl(195.6,65.9%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 61.4, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.729, -18.859, -26.294
XYZ 34.01, 41.794, 73.981
xyY 0.227, 0.279, 41.794
CIE-LCH 70.729, 32.358, 234.351
CIE-LUV 70.729, -40.226, -38.879
Hunter-Lab 64.648, -19.229, -22.595
Binary 01010101, 10111001, 11011100

Color Schemes with #55b9dc

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Alternatives to #55b9dc

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#55b9dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b9dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55b9dc

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b9dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949b9d is the less saturated color, while #35c8fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b9dc 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
  • #90a4ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8afd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4aee3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89b3d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b2e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54bdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population