Amparo Blue Color – #556cb5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Amparo Blue color hex code is #556cb5, and it is composed of 33% red, 42% green and 71% blue.
Amparo Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Amparo Blue color (#556cb5) against light backgrounds.

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Amparo Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Amparo Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #556cb5 |
| RGB | rgb(85,108,181) |
| HSL | hsl(226,39.3%,52.2%) |
| CMYK | 53, 40, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 226, 53, 71 |
| RGB % | 33, 42, 71 |
| XYZ | 17.4, 16, 45.9 |
| LAB | 47, 12.5, -41.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.2 (fails WCAG AA) |
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