#557D9E Hex Color Code

#557D9E

The Hexadecimal Color #557D9E is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #557D9E RGB value is rgb(85, 125, 158). RGB Color Model of #557D9E consists of 33% red, 49% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #557D9E has 207°(degrees) Hue, 30% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #557D9E color has an wavelength of 489.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #557D9E is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #557D9E is #579. The Closest Color to #557D9E is #4682B4. Official Name of #557D9E Hex Code is Kashmir Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #557D9E is 46 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 38 Black and #557D9E CMY is 46, 21, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #557D9E is hsl(207,30,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(207, 46, 62). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #557D9E is 17.25, 19.07, 35.11.
Hex8 Value of #557D9E is #557D9EFF. Decimal Value of #557D9E is 5602718 and Octal Value of #557D9E is 25276636. Binary Value of #557D9E is 1010101, 1111101, 10011110 and Android of #557D9E is 4283792798 / 0xff557d9e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #557D9E is 0.241, 0.267, 0.267 and YIQ Color Space of #557D9E is 116.802, -34.4389, 1.8096. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #557D9E is 15.13, 20.45, 34.84. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #557D9E is 50.77, -4.71, -22.03. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #557D9E is 50.77, -19.13, -31.9. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #557D9E is 50.77, 22.53, 257.93. Hunter Lab variable of #557D9E is 43.67, -5.91, -17.1.

#557D9E - Kashmir Blue Color Image
#557D9E - Kashmir Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #557D9E

RGB Percentages of #557D9E

33%
49%
61%

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 #557D9E

33.33%
43.47%
61.96%

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 #557D9E

46%
21%
0%
38%

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 #557D9E

To get 25% Saturated #557D9E Color, you need to convert the hex color #557D9E 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 #557D9E 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 #557D9E

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 #557D9E

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 #557D9E

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 #557D9E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #557D9E to it's the darkest color.

#557D9E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 125, 158)
RGB Percent 33%, 49%, 61%
RYB 85.0, 110.84, 158.0
CMYK 46, 21, 0, 38
CMY 46, 21, 0
HSL hsl(207, 30%, 48%)
HSLA hsl(207, 30%, 48%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(207, 46, 62)
XYZ 17.25, 19.07, 35.11
Hex8 Value #557D9EFF
Decimal Value 5602718
Octal Value 25276636
Binary Value 1010101,1111101,10011110
Android 4283792798 / 0xff557d9e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(207, 30%, 48%)
xyY 0.241, 0.267, 19.066
YIQ 116.802, -34.4389, 1.8096
LMS 15.13, 20.45, 34.84
CieLAB 50.77, -4.71, -22.03
CieLUV : LCHuv 50.77, -19.13, -31.9
CieLCH : LCHab 50.77, 22.53, 257.93
Hunter Lab 43.67, -5.91, -17.1
YUV 116.802, 20.27, -27.9
YDbDr 116.802, 61.99, 60.48
YCbCr 116.31, 148.42, 108.07
YCoCg 123.25, 121.5, 1.75
YPbPr 116.8, 23.25, -22.68
Munsell Color System 10949.37 192.41/232.61

#557D9E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#557D9E as Background:

Both the physicist and the mystic want to communicate their knowledge, and when they do so with words their statements are paradoxical and full of logical contradictions.

Fritjof Capra
<p style="background: #557D9E">…</p>

#557D9E as Text Color:

More than any other product of human scientific culture scientific knowledge is the collective property of all mankind.

Konrad Lorenz
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#557D9E as Text Shadow:

But it must not be forgotten that ... glass and porcelain were manufactured, stuffs dyed and metals separated from their ores by mere empirical processes of art, and without the guidance of correct scientific principles.

Justus von Liebig
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #557D9E">…</p>

#557D9E as Linear Gradient:

Reading is at the center of our lives. The library is our brain. Without the library, you have no civilization.

Ray Bradbury
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #557D9E?

RGB Value for #557D9E is rgb(85, 125, 158).

What is the RGB percentage of #557D9E?

RGB percentage for #557D9E is 33% Red 49% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #557D9E?

CMYK Color Model of #557D9E is 46 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 38 Black.

What is the HSL value of #557D9E?

HSL Value of #557D9E is 207°(degrees) Hue 30 Saturation 48 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #557D9E?

HSV Value of #557D9E is 207 Hue 46 Saturation 62 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #557D9E?

XYZ Color Model of #557D9E is 17.25, 19.07, 35.11.