#55999B Hex Color Code

#55999B

The Hexadecimal Color #55999B is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #55999B RGB value is rgb(85, 153, 155). RGB Color Model of #55999B consists of 33% red, 60% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #55999B has 182°(degrees) Hue, 29% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #55999B color has an wavelength of 505.40741nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #55999B is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #55999B is #599. The Closest Color to #55999B is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #55999B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #55999B is 45 Cyan 1 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #55999B CMY is 45, 1, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #55999B is hsl(182,29,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(182, 45, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #55999B is 21.05, 27.08, 35.12.
Hex8 Value of #55999B is #55999BFF. Decimal Value of #55999B is 5609883 and Octal Value of #55999B is 25314633. Binary Value of #55999B is 1010101, 10011001, 10011011 and Android of #55999B is 4283799963 / 0xff55999b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #55999B is 0.253, 0.325, 0.325 and YIQ Color Space of #55999B is 132.896, -41.1638, -13.7596. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #55999B is 21.36, 31.37, 34.97. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #55999B is 59.05, -20.97, -7.77. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #55999B is 59.05, -30.51, -8.26. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #55999B is 59.05, 22.36, 200.33. Hunter Lab variable of #55999B is 52.04, -18.86, -3.59.

#55999B - Smalt Blue Color Image
#55999B - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #55999B

RGB Percentages of #55999B

33%
60%
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 #55999B

33.33%
46.86%
60.78%

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 #55999B

45%
1%
0%
39%

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 #55999B

To get 25% Saturated #55999B Color, you need to convert the hex color #55999B 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 #55999B 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 #55999B

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 #55999B

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 #55999B

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 #55999B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #55999B to it's the darkest color.

#55999B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 153, 155)
RGB Percent 33%, 60%, 60%
RYB 85.0, 119.49, 155.0
CMYK 45, 1, 0, 39
CMY 45, 1, 0
HSL hsl(182, 29%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(182, 29%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(182, 45, 61)
XYZ 21.05, 27.08, 35.12
Hex8 Value #55999BFF
Decimal Value 5609883
Octal Value 25314633
Binary Value 1010101,10011001,10011011
Android 4283799963 / 0xff55999b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(182, 29%, 47%)
xyY 0.253, 0.325, 27.079
YIQ 132.896, -41.1638, -13.7596
LMS 21.36, 31.37, 34.97
CieLAB 59.05, -20.97, -7.77
CieLUV : LCHuv 59.05, -30.51, -8.26
CieLCH : LCHab 59.05, 22.36, 200.33
Hunter Lab 52.04, -18.86, -3.59
YUV 132.896, 10.87, -42.02
YDbDr 132.896, 33.27, 91.08
YCbCr 130.13, 138.96, 97.99
YCoCg 136.5, 120.0, 16.5
YPbPr 132.9, 12.47, -34.16
Munsell Color System 11597.52 157.95/199.56

#55999B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#55999B as Background:

Yeah. She wants him back and has decided I'm in her way. But I have news for that little sleep-terrorist--it's going to take more than a couple of bad dreams to scare me off, so I hope she has something bigger up her sleeve.

Rachel Vincent
<p style="background: #55999B">…</p>

#55999B as Text Color:

Have your dream...What you need now more than anything is discipline. Cast off mere words. Words turn into stone. (from Thailand)

Haruki Murakami
<p style="color: #55999B">…</p>

#55999B as Text Shadow:

What was beauty unless you intended to use it, like a hammer, or a key? It was just something for other people to use and admire, or envy, despise. To nail their dreams onto like a picture hanger on a blank wall. And so many girls saying, use me, dream me.

Janet Fitch
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #55999B">…</p>

#55999B as Linear Gradient:

We thought we were the only thinking beings in the universe, until we met you, but never did we dream that thought could arise from the lonely animals who cannot dream each other's dreams

Orson Scott Card
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #55999B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #55999B?

RGB Value for #55999B is rgb(85, 153, 155).

What is the RGB percentage of #55999B?

RGB percentage for #55999B is 33% Red 60% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #55999B?

CMYK Color Model of #55999B is 45 Cyan 1 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #55999B?

HSL Value of #55999B is 182°(degrees) Hue 29 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #55999B?

HSV Value of #55999B is 182 Hue 45 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #55999B?

XYZ Color Model of #55999B is 21.05, 27.08, 35.12.