#55979B Hex Color Code
#55979B
The Hexadecimal Color #55979B is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #55979B RGB value is rgb(85, 151, 155). RGB Color Model of #55979B consists of 33% red, 59% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #55979B has 183°(degrees) Hue, 29% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #55979B color has an wavelength of 504.77778nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #55979B is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #55979B is #599. The Closest Color to #55979B is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #55979B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #55979B is 45 Cyan 3 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #55979B CMY is 45, 3, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #55979B is hsl(183,29,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(183, 45, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #55979B is 20.73, 26.43, 35.01.
Hex8 Value of #55979B is #55979BFF. Decimal Value of #55979B is 5609371 and Octal Value of #55979B is 25313633. Binary Value of #55979B is 1010101, 10010111, 10011011 and Android of #55979B is 4283799451 / 0xff55979b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #55979B is 0.252, 0.322, 0.322 and YIQ Color Space of #55979B is 131.722, -40.6146, -12.7142. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #55979B is 20.86, 30.49, 34.85. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #55979B is 58.44, -19.9, -8.67. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #55979B is 58.44, -29.67, -9.76. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #55979B is 58.44, 21.71, 203.54. Hunter Lab variable of #55979B is 51.41, -17.99, -4.39.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #55979B
RGB Percentages of #55979B
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 #55979B
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 #55979B
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 #55979B
To get 25% Saturated #55979B Color, you need to convert the hex color #55979B 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 #55979B 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 #55979B
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 #55979B
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 #55979B
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 #55979B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #55979B to it's the darkest color.
#55979B Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(85, 151, 155) |
| RGB Percent | 33%, 59%, 60% |
| RYB | 85.0, 118.97, 155.0 |
| CMYK | 45, 3, 0, 39 |
| CMY | 45, 3, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(183, 29%, 47%) |
| HSLA | hsl(183, 29%, 47%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(183, 45, 61) |
| XYZ | 20.73, 26.43, 35.01 |
| Hex8 Value | #55979BFF |
| Decimal Value | 5609371 |
| Octal Value | 25313633 |
| Binary Value | 1010101,10010111,10011011 |
| Android | 4283799451 / 0xff55979b |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(183, 29%, 47%) |
| xyY | 0.252, 0.322, 26.429 |
| YIQ | 131.722, -40.6146, -12.7142 |
| LMS | 20.86, 30.49, 34.85 |
| CieLAB | 58.44, -19.9, -8.67 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 58.44, -29.67, -9.76 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 58.44, 21.71, 203.54 |
| Hunter Lab | 51.41, -17.99, -4.39 |
| YUV | 131.722, 11.45, -40.99 |
| YDbDr | 131.722, 35.03, 88.85 |
| YCbCr | 129.13, 139.54, 98.73 |
| YCoCg | 135.5, 120.0, 15.5 |
| YPbPr | 131.72, 13.14, -33.33 |
| Munsell Color System | 11554.22 158.80/201.69 |
#55979B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#55979B as Background:
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="background: #55979B">…</p>#55979B as Text Color:
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="color: #55979B">…</p>#55979B as Text Shadow:
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.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #55979B">…</p>#55979B as Linear Gradient:
Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, but which will bloom most constantly?
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #55979B)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #55979B?
RGB Value for #55979B is rgb(85, 151, 155).
What is the RGB percentage of #55979B?
RGB percentage for #55979B is 33% Red 59% Green 60% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #55979B?
CMYK Color Model of #55979B is 45 Cyan 3 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.
What is the HSL value of #55979B?
HSL Value of #55979B is 183°(degrees) Hue 29 Saturation 47 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #55979B?
HSV Value of #55979B is 183 Hue 45 Saturation 61 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #55979B?
XYZ Color Model of #55979B is 20.73, 26.43, 35.01.