#557C8E Hex Color Code

#557C8E

The Hexadecimal Color #557C8E is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #557C8E RGB value is rgb(85, 124, 142). RGB Color Model of #557C8E consists of 33% red, 48% green and 55% blue. HSL color Mode of #557C8E has 199°(degrees) Hue, 25% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #557C8E color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #557C8E is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #557C8E is #578. The Closest Color to #557C8E is #708090. Official Name of #557C8E Hex Code is Kashmir Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #557C8E is 40 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 44 Black and #557C8E CMY is 40, 13, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #557C8E is hsl(199,25,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 40, 56). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #557C8E is 15.83, 18.3, 28.28.
Hex8 Value of #557C8E is #557C8EFF. Decimal Value of #557C8E is 5602446 and Octal Value of #557C8E is 25276216. Binary Value of #557C8E is 1010101, 1111100, 10001110 and Android of #557C8E is 4283792526 / 0xff557c8e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #557C8E is 0.254, 0.293, 0.293 and YIQ Color Space of #557C8E is 114.391, -29.0235, -2.6469. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #557C8E is 14.87, 20.1, 28.11. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #557C8E is 49.86, -8.77, -14.06. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #557C8E is 49.86, -18.84, -19.02. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #557C8E is 49.86, 16.57, 238.05. Hunter Lab variable of #557C8E is 42.78, -8.81, -9.25.

#557C8E - Kashmir Blue Color Image
#557C8E - Kashmir Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #557C8E

RGB Percentages of #557C8E

33%
48%
55%

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 #557C8E

33.33%
42.41%
55.69%

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 #557C8E

40%
13%
0%
44%

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 #557C8E

To get 25% Saturated #557C8E Color, you need to convert the hex color #557C8E 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 #557C8E 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 #557C8E

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 #557C8E

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 #557C8E

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 #557C8E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #557C8E to it's the darkest color.

#557C8E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 124, 142)
RGB Percent 33%, 48%, 55%
RYB 85.0, 108.16, 142.0
CMYK 40, 13, 0, 44
CMY 40, 13, 0
HSL hsl(199, 25%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(199, 25%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 40, 56)
XYZ 15.83, 18.3, 28.28
Hex8 Value #557C8EFF
Decimal Value 5602446
Octal Value 25276216
Binary Value 1010101,1111100,10001110
Android 4283792526 / 0xff557c8e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 25%, 45%)
xyY 0.254, 0.293, 18.299
YIQ 114.391, -29.0235, -2.6469
LMS 14.87, 20.1, 28.11
CieLAB 49.86, -8.77, -14.06
CieLUV : LCHuv 49.86, -18.84, -19.02
CieLCH : LCHab 49.86, 16.57, 238.05
Hunter Lab 42.78, -8.81, -9.25
YUV 114.391, 13.58, -25.79
YDbDr 114.391, 41.54, 55.89
YCbCr 114.24, 141.69, 109.58
YCoCg 118.75, 113.5, 5.25
YPbPr 114.39, 15.58, -20.96
Munsell Color System 10873.78 162.82/222.29

#557C8E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#557C8E as Background:

Our parents, our children, our spouses, and our friends will continue to press every button we have, until we realize what it is that we don't want to know about ourselves, yet. They will point us to our freedom every time.

Byron Katie
<p style="background: #557C8E">…</p>

#557C8E as Text Color:

I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses.

Taylor Caldwell
<p style="color: #557C8E">…</p>

#557C8E as Text Shadow:

When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne, let us think of the great family of the heavy-hearted into which our grief has given us entrance. And inevitably, we will feel about us their arms, their sympathy and their understanding.

Helen Keller
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #557C8E">…</p>

#557C8E as Linear Gradient:

According to an old French motto, Noblesse oblige - one must live up to one's name. The Rothschilds' condition of life has imposed on them a second motto: Richesse oblige - one must live up to one's fortune.

Guy de Rothschild
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #557C8E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #557C8E?

RGB Value for #557C8E is rgb(85, 124, 142).

What is the RGB percentage of #557C8E?

RGB percentage for #557C8E is 33% Red 48% Green 55% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #557C8E?

CMYK Color Model of #557C8E is 40 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 44 Black.

What is the HSL value of #557C8E?

HSL Value of #557C8E is 199°(degrees) Hue 25 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #557C8E?

HSV Value of #557C8E is 199 Hue 40 Saturation 56 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #557C8E?

XYZ Color Model of #557C8E is 15.83, 18.3, 28.28.