#556498 Hex Color Code

#556498

The Hexadecimal Color #556498 is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #556498 RGB value is rgb(85, 100, 152). RGB Color Model of #556498 consists of 33% red, 39% green and 59% blue. HSL color Mode of #556498 has 227°(degrees) Hue, 28% Saturation and 46% Lightness. #556498 color has an wavelength of 477.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #556498 is #666699. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #556498 is #569. The Closest Color to #556498 is #708090. Official Name of #556498 Hex Code is Waikawa Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #556498 is 44 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black and #556498 CMY is 44, 34, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #556498 is hsl(227,28,46, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(227, 44, 60). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #556498 is 13.97, 13.31, 31.53.
Hex8 Value of #556498 is #556498FF. Decimal Value of #556498 is 5596312 and Octal Value of #556498 is 25262230. Binary Value of #556498 is 1010101, 1100100, 10011000 and Android of #556498 is 4283786392 / 0xff556498. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #556498 is 0.238, 0.226, 0.226 and YIQ Color Space of #556498 is 101.443, -25.6461, 13.0099. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #556498 is 10.83, 12.96, 31.23. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #556498 is 43.23, 8.58, -30.2. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #556498 is 43.23, -9.29, -44.78. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #556498 is 43.23, 31.4, 285.86. Hunter Lab variable of #556498 is 36.48, 4.51, -25.7.

#556498 - Waikawa Gray Color Image
#556498 - Waikawa Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #556498

RGB Percentages of #556498

33%
39%
59%

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 #556498

33.33%
38.14%
59.61%

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 #556498

44%
34%
0%
40%

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 #556498

To get 25% Saturated #556498 Color, you need to convert the hex color #556498 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 #556498 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 #556498

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 #556498

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 #556498

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 #556498 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #556498 to it's the darkest color.

#556498 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 100, 152)
RGB Percent 33%, 39%, 59%
RYB 85.0, 97.26, 152.0
CMYK 44, 34, 0, 40
CMY 44, 34, 0
HSL hsl(227, 28%, 46%)
HSLA hsl(227, 28%, 46%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(227, 44, 60)
XYZ 13.97, 13.31, 31.53
Hex8 Value #556498FF
Decimal Value 5596312
Octal Value 25262230
Binary Value 1010101,1100100,10011000
Android 4283786392 / 0xff556498
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(227, 28%, 46%)
xyY 0.238, 0.226, 13.312
YIQ 101.443, -25.6461, 13.0099
LMS 10.83, 12.96, 31.23
CieLAB 43.23, 8.58, -30.2
CieLUV : LCHuv 43.23, -9.29, -44.78
CieLCH : LCHab 43.23, 31.4, 285.86
Hunter Lab 36.48, 4.51, -25.7
YUV 101.443, 24.88, -14.43
YDbDr 101.443, 76.07, 31.28
YCbCr 103.12, 153.06, 117.7
YCoCg 109.25, 118.5, -9.25
YPbPr 101.44, 28.53, -11.73
Munsell Color System 10245.21 237.89/254.49

#556498 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#556498 as Background:

We must learn and then teach our children that niceness does not equal goodness. Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it is not a character trait. People seeking to control others almost always present the image of a nice person in the beginning.

Gavin de Becker
<p style="background: #556498">…</p>

#556498 as Text Color:

If you're not making someone else's life better, then you're wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other lives better.

Will Smith
<p style="color: #556498">…</p>

#556498 as Text Shadow:

Religious people claim that it's just the fundamentalists of each religion that cause problems. But there's got to be something wrong with the religion itself if those who strictly adhere to its most fundamental principles are violent bigots and sexists.

David G. McAfee
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #556498">…</p>

#556498 as Linear Gradient:

The CEO's role in raising a company's corporate IQ is to establish an atmosphere that promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Bill Gates
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #556498)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #556498?

RGB Value for #556498 is rgb(85, 100, 152).

What is the RGB percentage of #556498?

RGB percentage for #556498 is 33% Red 39% Green 59% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #556498?

CMYK Color Model of #556498 is 44 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black.

What is the HSL value of #556498?

HSL Value of #556498 is 227°(degrees) Hue 28 Saturation 46 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #556498?

HSV Value of #556498 is 227 Hue 44 Saturation 60 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #556498?

XYZ Color Model of #556498 is 13.97, 13.31, 31.53.