Blue

The color #556EBE is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 110, 190 and HSL values of 226°, 45%, 54%.

Color Values for #556EBE

Below are the different color format representations for #556EBE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#556EBE
RGB:
rgb(85,110,190) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(226,45%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(55%, 42%, 0%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #556EBE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #556EBE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 74.5%

Contrast Analysis for #556EBE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #556EBE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #556EBE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #556EBE

The complementary color for #556EBE is #BEA655. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #556EBE

The analogous colors for #556EBE are #55A2BE and #7155BE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #556EBE

The triadic colors for #556EBE are #BE556E and #6EBE55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #556EBE

These are the darker variations of #556EBE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #445898 and #334272. This progression shows how #556EBE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #556EBE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #778BCB and #99A8D8. This progression shows how #556EBE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #556EBE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #556EBE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #556EBE

Companies and brands that incorporate #556EBE in their visual identity.

#556EBE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #556EBE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #556EBE is a blue with RGB values of 85, 110, 190 and HSL values of 226°, 45%, 54%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #556EBE including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.