#56596b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #56596b is composed of 33.7% red, 34.9% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.6% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 231.4 degrees, a saturation of 10.9% and a lightness of 37.8%. #56596b color hex could be obtained by blending #acb2d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 34
    • G 35
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#56596b color description : Very dark grayish blue.

#56596b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #56596b has RGB values of R:86, G:89, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 5658987.

Hex triplet 56596b #56596b
RGB Decimal 86, 89, 107 rgb(86,89,107)
RGB Percent 33.7, 34.9, 42 rgb(33.7%,34.9%,42%)
CMYK 20, 17, 0, 58
HSL 231.4°, 10.9, 37.8 hsl(231.4,10.9%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 231.4°, 19.6, 42
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 38.172, 3.042, -10.679
XYZ 10.063, 10.185, 15.345
xyY 0.283, 0.286, 10.185
CIE-LCH 38.172, 11.104, 285.899
CIE-LUV 38.172, -2.538, -14.631
Hunter-Lab 31.913, 0.439, -6.169
Binary 01010110, 01011001, 01101011

Color Schemes with #56596b

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Alternatives to #56596b

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#56596b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #56596b

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, #070809 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #56596b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d5e64 is the less saturated color, while #041fbd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #56596b 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #595a5d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e6172 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #626073 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5c636a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b5e6f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5e5d70 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a5f6a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population