#556696 Hex Color Code

#556696

The Hexadecimal Color #556696 is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #556696 RGB value is rgb(85, 102, 150). RGB Color Model of #556696 consists of 33% red, 40% green and 58% blue. HSL color Mode of #556696 has 224°(degrees) Hue, 28% Saturation and 46% Lightness. #556696 color has an wavelength of 478.96296nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #556696 is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #556696 is #569. The Closest Color to #556696 is #708090. Official Name of #556696 Hex Code is Waikawa Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #556696 is 43 Cyan 32 Magenta 0 Yellow 41 Black and #556696 CMY is 43, 32, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #556696 is hsl(224,28,46, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(224, 43, 59). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #556696 is 14.0, 13.64, 30.74.
Hex8 Value of #556696 is #556696FF. Decimal Value of #556696 is 5596822 and Octal Value of #556696 is 25263226. Binary Value of #556696 is 1010101, 1100110, 10010110 and Android of #556696 is 4283786902 / 0xff556696. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #556696 is 0.24, 0.234, 0.234 and YIQ Color Space of #556696 is 102.389, -25.5527, 11.3421. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #556696 is 11.13, 13.49, 30.46. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #556696 is 43.71, 6.68, -28.25. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #556696 is 43.71, -10.04, -41.71. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #556696 is 43.71, 29.03, 283.3. Hunter Lab variable of #556696 is 36.93, 3.03, -23.5.

#556696 - Waikawa Gray Color Image
#556696 - Waikawa Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #556696

RGB Percentages of #556696

33%
40%
58%

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 #556696

33.33%
38.62%
58.82%

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 #556696

43%
32%
0%
41%

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 #556696

To get 25% Saturated #556696 Color, you need to convert the hex color #556696 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 #556696 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 #556696

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 #556696

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 #556696

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 #556696 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #556696 to it's the darkest color.

#556696 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 102, 150)
RGB Percent 33%, 40%, 58%
RYB 85.0, 98.48, 150.0
CMYK 43, 32, 0, 41
CMY 43, 32, 0
HSL hsl(224, 28%, 46%)
HSLA hsl(224, 28%, 46%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(224, 43, 59)
XYZ 14.0, 13.64, 30.74
Hex8 Value #556696FF
Decimal Value 5596822
Octal Value 25263226
Binary Value 1010101,1100110,10010110
Android 4283786902 / 0xff556696
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(224, 28%, 46%)
xyY 0.24, 0.234, 13.635
YIQ 102.389, -25.5527, 11.3421
LMS 11.13, 13.49, 30.46
CieLAB 43.71, 6.68, -28.25
CieLUV : LCHuv 43.71, -10.04, -41.71
CieLCH : LCHab 43.71, 29.03, 283.3
Hunter Lab 36.93, 3.03, -23.5
YUV 102.389, 23.43, -15.26
YDbDr 102.389, 71.63, 33.08
YCbCr 103.93, 151.6, 117.1
YCoCg 109.75, 117.5, -7.75
YPbPr 102.39, 26.87, -12.4
Munsell Color System 10294.06 227.33/252.54

#556696 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#556696 as Background:

Giving and receiving love is vital to human existence. It is the glue that binds couples, families, communities, cultures, and nations.

G. Frank Lawlis
<p style="background: #556696">…</p>

#556696 as Text Color:

A warrior so bold, and a virgin so bright, Conversed as they sat on the green. They gazed on each other with tender delight, Alonzo the Brave was the name of the knight-- The maiden's the Fair Imogene.

Matthew Gregory Lewis
<p style="color: #556696">…</p>

#556696 as Text Shadow:

For our personal advancement in virtue and truth one quality is sufficient, namely, love; to advance humanity there must be two, love and intelligence; to accomplish the Great Work there must be three love, intelligence, and activity. And yet love is ever the root and the source.

Louis Claude de Saint-Martin
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #556696">…</p>

#556696 as Linear Gradient:

What is Love? It is that powerful attraction towards all that we conceive, or fear, or hope beyond ourselves.

Percy Bysshe Shelley
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #556696)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #556696?

RGB Value for #556696 is rgb(85, 102, 150).

What is the RGB percentage of #556696?

RGB percentage for #556696 is 33% Red 40% Green 58% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #556696?

CMYK Color Model of #556696 is 43 Cyan 32 Magenta 0 Yellow 41 Black.

What is the HSL value of #556696?

HSL Value of #556696 is 224°(degrees) Hue 28 Saturation 46 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #556696?

HSV Value of #556696 is 224 Hue 43 Saturation 59 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #556696?

XYZ Color Model of #556696 is 14.0, 13.64, 30.74.