#557B9C Hex Color Code

#557B9C

The Hexadecimal Color #557B9C is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #557B9C RGB value is rgb(85, 123, 156). RGB Color Model of #557B9C consists of 33% red, 48% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #557B9C has 208°(degrees) Hue, 29% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #557B9C color has an wavelength of 489.03704nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #557B9C is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #557B9C is #579. The Closest Color to #557B9C is #4682B4. Official Name of #557B9C Hex Code is Kashmir Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #557B9C is 46 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #557B9C CMY is 46, 21, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #557B9C is hsl(208,29,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(208, 46, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #557B9C is 16.83, 18.5, 34.13.
Hex8 Value of #557B9C is #557B9CFF. Decimal Value of #557B9C is 5602204 and Octal Value of #557B9C is 25275634. Binary Value of #557B9C is 1010101, 1111011, 10011100 and Android of #557B9C is 4283792284 / 0xff557b9c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #557B9C is 0.242, 0.266, 0.266 and YIQ Color Space of #557B9C is 115.4, -33.2471, 2.2326. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #557B9C is 14.74, 19.77, 33.87. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #557B9C is 50.1, -4.13, -21.9. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #557B9C is 50.1, -18.33, -31.69. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #557B9C is 50.1, 22.29, 259.32. Hunter Lab variable of #557B9C is 43.01, -5.43, -16.94.

#557B9C - Kashmir Blue Color Image
#557B9C - Kashmir Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #557B9C

RGB Percentages of #557B9C

33%
48%
61%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #557B9C

33.33%
43.04%
61.18%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #557B9C

46%
21%
0%
39%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #557B9C

To get 25% Saturated #557B9C Color, you need to convert the hex color #557B9C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #557B9C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #557B9C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #557B9C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #557B9C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #557B9C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #557B9C to it's the darkest color.

#557B9C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 123, 156)
RGB Percent 33%, 48%, 61%
RYB 85.0, 109.75, 156.0
CMYK 46, 21, 0, 39
CMY 46, 21, 0
HSL hsl(208, 29%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(208, 29%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(208, 46, 61)
XYZ 16.83, 18.5, 34.13
Hex8 Value #557B9CFF
Decimal Value 5602204
Octal Value 25275634
Binary Value 1010101,1111011,10011100
Android 4283792284 / 0xff557b9c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(208, 29%, 47%)
xyY 0.242, 0.266, 18.496
YIQ 115.4, -33.2471, 2.2326
LMS 14.74, 19.77, 33.87
CieLAB 50.1, -4.13, -21.9
CieLUV : LCHuv 50.1, -18.33, -31.69
CieLCH : LCHab 50.1, 22.29, 259.32
Hunter Lab 43.01, -5.43, -16.94
YUV 115.4, 19.97, -26.67
YDbDr 115.4, 61.09, 57.82
YCbCr 115.11, 148.13, 108.95
YCoCg 121.75, 120.5, 1.25
YPbPr 115.4, 22.91, -21.68
Munsell Color System 10891.75 192.16/233.63

#557B9C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#557B9C as Background:

On one level, going bust didn't bother me. It was the 80s, and there wasn't the stigma about bankruptcy that you might think. My mates weren't bothered. My dad was in business.. he knew that it happened, too. He loaned me the money to bail me out, and I got a loan from the bank to pay him back.

Simon Cowell
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#557B9C as Text Color:

In the company of friends, writers can discuss their books, economists the state of the economy, lawyers their latest cases, and businessmen their latest acquisitions, but mathematicians cannot discuss their mathematics at all. And the more profound their work, the less understandable it is.

Alfred Adler
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#557B9C as Text Shadow:

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Meg Whitman
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#557B9C as Linear Gradient:

I have always looked at life as a voyage, mostly wonderful, sometimes frightening. In my family and friends I have discovered treasure more valuable than gold.

Jimmy Buffett
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #557B9C?

RGB Value for #557B9C is rgb(85, 123, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #557B9C?

RGB percentage for #557B9C is 33% Red 48% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #557B9C?

CMYK Color Model of #557B9C is 46 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #557B9C?

HSL Value of #557B9C is 208°(degrees) Hue 29 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #557B9C?

HSV Value of #557B9C is 208 Hue 46 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #557B9C?

XYZ Color Model of #557B9C is 16.83, 18.5, 34.13.