#559C9B Hex Color Code

#559C9B

The Hexadecimal Color #559C9B is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #559C9B RGB value is rgb(85, 156, 155). RGB Color Model of #559C9B consists of 33% red, 61% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #559C9B has 179°(degrees) Hue, 29% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #559C9B color has an wavelength of 507.2963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #559C9B is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #559C9B is #599. The Closest Color to #559C9B is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #559C9B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #559C9B is 46 Cyan 0 Magenta 1 Yellow 39 Black and #559C9B CMY is 46, 0, 1. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #559C9B is hsl(179,29,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(179, 46, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #559C9B is 21.55, 28.07, 35.29.
Hex8 Value of #559C9B is #559C9BFF. Decimal Value of #559C9B is 5610651 and Octal Value of #559C9B is 25316233. Binary Value of #559C9B is 1010101, 10011100, 10011011 and Android of #559C9B is 4283800731 / 0xff559c9b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #559C9B is 0.254, 0.331, 0.331 and YIQ Color Space of #559C9B is 134.657, -41.9876, -15.3277. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #559C9B is 22.12, 32.7, 35.15. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #559C9B is 59.95, -22.49, -6.43. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #559C9B is 59.95, -31.7, -6.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #559C9B is 59.95, 23.39, 195.96. Hunter Lab variable of #559C9B is 52.98, -20.11, -2.41.

#559C9B - Smalt Blue Color Image
#559C9B - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #559C9B

RGB Percentages of #559C9B

33%
61%
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 #559C9B

33.33%
47.35%
61.18%

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 #559C9B

46%
0%
1%
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 #559C9B

To get 25% Saturated #559C9B Color, you need to convert the hex color #559C9B 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 #559C9B 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 #559C9B

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 #559C9B

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 #559C9B

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 #559C9B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #559C9B to it's the darkest color.

#559C9B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 156, 155)
RGB Percent 33%, 61%, 60%
RYB 85.0, 120.75, 156.0
CMYK 46, 0, 1, 39
CMY 46, 0, 1
HSL hsl(179, 29%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(179, 29%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(179, 46, 61)
XYZ 21.55, 28.07, 35.29
Hex8 Value #559C9BFF
Decimal Value 5610651
Octal Value 25316233
Binary Value 1010101,10011100,10011011
Android 4283800731 / 0xff559c9b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(179, 29%, 47%)
xyY 0.254, 0.331, 28.073
YIQ 134.657, -41.9876, -15.3277
LMS 22.12, 32.7, 35.15
CieLAB 59.95, -22.49, -6.43
CieLUV : LCHuv 59.95, -31.7, -6.03
CieLCH : LCHab 59.95, 23.39, 195.96
Hunter Lab 52.98, -20.11, -2.41
YUV 134.657, 10.0, -43.57
YDbDr 134.657, 30.62, 94.43
YCbCr 131.65, 138.08, 96.89
YCoCg 138.0, 120.0, 18.0
YPbPr 134.66, 11.48, -35.42
Munsell Color System 11661.43 156.95/196.43

#559C9B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#559C9B as Background:

The family - that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to.

Dodie Smith
<p style="background: #559C9B">…</p>

#559C9B as Text Color:

Family life itself, that safest, most traditional, most approved of female choices, is not a sanctuary: It is, perpetually, a dangerous place.

Margaret Drabble
<p style="color: #559C9B">…</p>

#559C9B as Text Shadow:

The left dismisses talk about the collapse of family life and talks instead about the emergence of the growing new diversity of family types.

Christopher Lasch
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #559C9B">…</p>

#559C9B as Linear Gradient:

If minutes were kept of a family gathering, they would show that "Members not Present" and "Subjects Discussed" were one and the same.

Robert Breault
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #559C9B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #559C9B?

RGB Value for #559C9B is rgb(85, 156, 155).

What is the RGB percentage of #559C9B?

RGB percentage for #559C9B is 33% Red 61% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #559C9B?

CMYK Color Model of #559C9B is 46 Cyan 0 Magenta 1 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #559C9B?

HSL Value of #559C9B is 179°(degrees) Hue 29 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #559C9B?

HSV Value of #559C9B is 179 Hue 46 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #559C9B?

XYZ Color Model of #559C9B is 21.55, 28.07, 35.29.