#556EE7 Color Information

Hex color code: #556EE7

#556EE7 is a bold blue color. In RGB it is (85, 110, 231), and in HSL it is (230°, 75%, 62%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#556EE7

RGB

85, 110, 231

HSL

230°, 75%, 62%

CMYK

63%, 52%, 0%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #556EE7;
background-color: #556EE7;
border-color: #556EE7;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #556EE7;
border: 2px solid #556EE7;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#556EE7]
text-[#556EE7]
border-[#556EE7]
shadow-[0_0_10px_556EE7]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #556EE7, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #556EE7; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #556EE7; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #556EE7; background-color: #556EE715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #556EE720; border-left: 4px solid #556EE7; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #556EE7; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #556EE7 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 110, 231

Red: 85 / Green: 110 / Blue: 231

HSL

230°, 75%, 62%

Hue: 230° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

63%, 52%, 0%, 9%

Cyan: 63% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 9%

What color is #556EE7?

#556EE7 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E7CF55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #556EE7 to RGB:

rgb(85, 110, 231)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #556EE7 to HSL:

hsl(230, 75%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #556EE7 to CMYK:

cmyk(63%, 52%, 0%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #556EE7 has RGB (85, 110, 231) and HSL (230°, 75%, 62%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #556EE7 is #E7CF55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55B6E7.

Use #556EE7 in CSS: color: #556EE7 or background-color: #556EE7. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #556EE7

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.77:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556EE7?

#556EE7 is a eye-catching blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #556EE7?

#556EE7 in RGB is (85, 110, 231) - 85 red, 110 green, and 231 blue.

How to use #556EE7 in CSS?

Use #556EE7 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #556EE7?

#E7CF55 (complementary), #55B6E7 (analogous), and #1E3CD2 (lighter shade) work well with #556EE7.