#556CBE
Blue
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About #556CBE Blue
#556CBE is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 108 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 227°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 54%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #556CBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
227°
Hue
45%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556CBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556CBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556CBE on White
Contrast Ratio4.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556CBE on Black
Contrast Ratio4.27:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556CBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556CBE |
| RGB | rgb(85, 108, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(227, 45%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 108, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 42.4%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 55%, 43%, 0%, 25% |
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