#51556b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51556b is composed of 31.8% red, 33.3% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.3% cyan, 20.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 230.8 degrees, a saturation of 13.8% and a lightness of 36.9%. #51556b color hex could be obtained by blending #a2aad6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 32
    • G 33
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#51556b color description : Very dark grayish blue.

#51556b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51556b has RGB values of R:81, G:85, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 5330283.

Hex triplet 51556b #51556b
RGB Decimal 81, 85, 107 rgb(81,85,107)
RGB Percent 31.8, 33.3, 42 rgb(31.8%,33.3%,42%)
CMYK 24, 21, 0, 58
HSL 230.8°, 13.8, 36.9 hsl(230.8,13.8%,36.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 230.8°, 24.3, 42
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 36.57, 3.766, -13.149
XYZ 9.295, 9.308, 15.216
xyY 0.275, 0.275, 9.308
CIE-LCH 36.57, 13.677, 285.981
CIE-LUV 36.57, -3.203, -17.959
Hunter-Lab 30.509, 0.994, -8.215
Binary 01010001, 01010101, 01101011

Color Schemes with #51556b

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Alternatives to #51556b

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#51556b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51556b;}
.background {background-color:#51556b;}
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Shades and Tints of #51556b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050507 is the darkest color, while #fafbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51556b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585a64 is the less saturated color, while #011ebb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51556b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #55565a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #595d72 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c5d72 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #576066 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #565a6f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #585a70 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #555c68 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population