#556BB9 Hex Color Code
#556BB9
The Hexadecimal Color #556BB9 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #556BB9 RGB value is rgb(85, 107, 185). RGB Color Model of #556BB9 consists of 33% red, 41% green and 72% blue. HSL color Mode of #556BB9 has 227°(degrees) Hue, 42% Saturation and 53% Lightness. #556BB9 color has an wavelength of 477.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #556BB9 is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #556BB9 is #56B. The Closest Color to #556BB9 is #4682B4. Official Name of #556BB9 Hex Code is San Marino. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #556BB9 is 54 Cyan 42 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #556BB9 CMY is 54, 42, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #556BB9 is hsl(227,42,53, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(227, 54, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #556BB9 is 17.76, 15.95, 48.03.
Hex8 Value of #556BB9 is #556BB9FF. Decimal Value of #556BB9 is 5598137 and Octal Value of #556BB9 is 25265671. Binary Value of #556BB9 is 1010101, 1101011, 10111001 and Android of #556BB9 is 4283788217 / 0xff556bb9. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #556BB9 is 0.217, 0.195, 0.195 and YIQ Color Space of #556BB9 is 109.314, -38.1712, 19.6206. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #556BB9 is 12.07, 14.87, 47.5. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #556BB9 is 46.91, 14.69, -43.78. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #556BB9 is 46.91, -12.64, -67.36. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #556BB9 is 46.91, 46.18, 288.55. Hunter Lab variable of #556BB9 is 39.94, 9.49, -43.35.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #556BB9
RGB Percentages of #556BB9
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 #556BB9
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 #556BB9
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 #556BB9
To get 25% Saturated #556BB9 Color, you need to convert the hex color #556BB9 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 #556BB9 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 #556BB9
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 #556BB9
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 #556BB9
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 #556BB9 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #556BB9 to it's the darkest color.
#556BB9 Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(85, 107, 185) |
| RGB Percent | 33%, 41%, 72% |
| RYB | 85.0, 103.03, 185.0 |
| CMYK | 54, 42, 0, 27 |
| CMY | 54, 42, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(227, 42%, 53%) |
| HSLA | hsl(227, 42%, 53%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(227, 54, 73) |
| XYZ | 17.76, 15.95, 48.03 |
| Hex8 Value | #556BB9FF |
| Decimal Value | 5598137 |
| Octal Value | 25265671 |
| Binary Value | 1010101,1101011,10111001 |
| Android | 4283788217 / 0xff556bb9 |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(227, 42%, 53%) |
| xyY | 0.217, 0.195, 15.948 |
| YIQ | 109.314, -38.1712, 19.6206 |
| LMS | 12.07, 14.87, 47.5 |
| CieLAB | 46.91, 14.69, -43.78 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 46.91, -12.64, -67.36 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 46.91, 46.18, 288.55 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.94, 9.49, -43.35 |
| YUV | 109.314, 37.24, -21.33 |
| YDbDr | 109.314, 113.87, 46.25 |
| YCbCr | 109.88, 165.52, 112.77 |
| YCoCg | 121.0, 135.0, -14.0 |
| YPbPr | 109.31, 42.71, -17.34 |
| Munsell Color System | 10593.26 284.73/250.47 |
#556BB9 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#556BB9 as Background:
A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.
<p style="background: #556BB9">…</p>#556BB9 as Text Color:
I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.
<p style="color: #556BB9">…</p>#556BB9 as Text Shadow:
The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #556BB9">…</p>#556BB9 as Linear Gradient:
We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #556BB9)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #556BB9?
RGB Value for #556BB9 is rgb(85, 107, 185).
What is the RGB percentage of #556BB9?
RGB percentage for #556BB9 is 33% Red 41% Green 72% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #556BB9?
CMYK Color Model of #556BB9 is 54 Cyan 42 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.
What is the HSL value of #556BB9?
HSL Value of #556BB9 is 227°(degrees) Hue 42 Saturation 53 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #556BB9?
HSV Value of #556BB9 is 227 Hue 54 Saturation 73 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #556BB9?
XYZ Color Model of #556BB9 is 17.76, 15.95, 48.03.