#557B99 Hex Color Code

#557B99

The Hexadecimal Color #557B99 is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #557B99 RGB value is rgb(85, 123, 153). RGB Color Model of #557B99 consists of 33% red, 48% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #557B99 has 206°(degrees) Hue, 29% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #557B99 color has an wavelength of 490.2963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #557B99 is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #557B99 is #579. The Closest Color to #557B99 is #708090. Official Name of #557B99 Hex Code is Kashmir Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #557B99 is 44 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black and #557B99 CMY is 44, 20, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #557B99 is hsl(206,29,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(206, 44, 60). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #557B99 is 16.58, 18.4, 32.81.
Hex8 Value of #557B99 is #557B99FF. Decimal Value of #557B99 is 5602201 and Octal Value of #557B99 is 25275631. Binary Value of #557B99 is 1010101, 1111011, 10011001 and Android of #557B99 is 4283792281 / 0xff557b99. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #557B99 is 0.245, 0.271, 0.271 and YIQ Color Space of #557B99 is 115.058, -32.2832, 1.299. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #557B99 is 14.73, 19.77, 32.57. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #557B99 is 49.98, -5.01, -20.33. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #557B99 is 49.98, -18.34, -29.13. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #557B99 is 49.98, 20.94, 256.16. Hunter Lab variable of #557B99 is 42.9, -6.07, -15.32.

#557B99 - Kashmir Blue Color Image
#557B99 - Kashmir Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #557B99

RGB Percentages of #557B99

33%
48%
60%

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 #557B99

33.33%
42.89%
60.0%

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 #557B99

44%
20%
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 #557B99

To get 25% Saturated #557B99 Color, you need to convert the hex color #557B99 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 #557B99 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 #557B99

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 #557B99

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 #557B99

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 #557B99 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #557B99 to it's the darkest color.

#557B99 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 123, 153)
RGB Percent 33%, 48%, 60%
RYB 85.0, 109.38, 153.0
CMYK 44, 20, 0, 40
CMY 44, 20, 0
HSL hsl(206, 29%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(206, 29%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(206, 44, 60)
XYZ 16.58, 18.4, 32.81
Hex8 Value #557B99FF
Decimal Value 5602201
Octal Value 25275631
Binary Value 1010101,1111011,10011001
Android 4283792281 / 0xff557b99
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(206, 29%, 47%)
xyY 0.245, 0.271, 18.396
YIQ 115.058, -32.2832, 1.299
LMS 14.73, 19.77, 32.57
CieLAB 49.98, -5.01, -20.33
CieLUV : LCHuv 49.98, -18.34, -29.13
CieLCH : LCHab 49.98, 20.94, 256.16
Hunter Lab 42.9, -6.07, -15.32
YUV 115.058, 18.67, -26.37
YDbDr 115.058, 57.09, 57.16
YCbCr 114.81, 146.81, 109.17
YCoCg 121.0, 119.0, 2.0
YPbPr 115.06, 21.41, -21.44
Munsell Color System 10881.96 186.14/231.96

#557B99 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#557B99 as Background:

When women do succeed, the press, even the industry press, spend far too much time talking about how we dress, what shoes we're wearing, who we're meant to be seeing. That's pretty sad for women, especially when it's written by women who really should know better.

Zaha Hadid
<p style="background: #557B99">…</p>

#557B99 as Text Color:

There are a lot of dark sides to success, but the light side of it is the ability to be opportunistic, and to be able to do things.

Anita Roddick
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#557B99 as Text Shadow:

The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of small, legitimate successes. By legitimate I mean such as are not accompanied by self-condemnation.

Sydney Thompson Dobell
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #557B99">…</p>

#557B99 as Linear Gradient:

Success is feeling good about the work you do throughout the long, unheralded journey that may or may not wind up at the launch pad. You can't view training solely as a stepping stone to something loftier. It's got to be an end in itself.

Chris Hadfield
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #557B99)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #557B99?

RGB Value for #557B99 is rgb(85, 123, 153).

What is the RGB percentage of #557B99?

RGB percentage for #557B99 is 33% Red 48% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #557B99?

CMYK Color Model of #557B99 is 44 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black.

What is the HSL value of #557B99?

HSL Value of #557B99 is 206°(degrees) Hue 29 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #557B99?

HSV Value of #557B99 is 206 Hue 44 Saturation 60 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #557B99?

XYZ Color Model of #557B99 is 16.58, 18.4, 32.81.