#556EB4
Muted Blue
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About #556EB4 Muted Blue
#556EB4 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 110 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 224°, 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 #556EB4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
224°
Hue
39%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556EB4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556EB4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556EB4 on White
Contrast Ratio4.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556EB4 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556EB4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556EB4 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 110, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(224, 39%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 110, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 43.1%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 39%, 0%, 29% |
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