#556DB4
Muted Blue
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About #556DB4 Muted Blue
#556DB4 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 109 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 225°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #556DB4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
225°
Hue
39%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556DB4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556DB4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556DB4 on White
Contrast Ratio4.96:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556DB4 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.23:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556DB4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556DB4 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 109, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(225, 39%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 109, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 42.7%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 39%, 0%, 29% |
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