#556FBE
Blue
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About #556FBE Blue
#556FBE is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 111 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 225°, 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 #556FBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
225°
Hue
45%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #556FBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #556FBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#556FBE on White
Contrast Ratio4.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#556FBE on Black
Contrast Ratio4.4:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #556FBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #556FBE |
| RGB | rgb(85, 111, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(225, 45%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 111, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 43.5%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 55%, 42%, 0%, 25% |
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