Blue Öyster Cult color: hex code #5577EE
Blue Öyster Cult has the hex code #5577EE. It is a light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.3% red, 46.7% green and 93.3% blue (85, 119, 238).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 82% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 64% cyan, 50% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.26:1).
Blue Öyster Cult (#5577EE) color codes
| HEX | #5577EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(85, 119, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.3%, 46.7%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 82%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 64%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 50%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.27, 25.03, -63.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.27, 68.46, 291.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.77, 21.296, 83.625) | |
| Decimal | 5601262 | |
| Short hex | #57E |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blue Öyster Cult, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5577EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5577EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5577EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3386f2Protanopia
no red cones#0079ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#0093a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#7f7f7fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5577ee; }
.text { color: #5577ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5577ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(85 119 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5577ee, #7f55ee); }Similar colors
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See #5577EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #5577EE?
- #5577EE is a light, vivid blue known as Blue Öyster Cult. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blue Öyster Cult?
- The RGB value is 85, 119, 238: 85 red, 119 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blue Öyster Cult?
- The complementary color is #EECC55, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5577EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 and white text 3.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.