#55159b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55159b is composed of 33.3% red, 8.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 86.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 268.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #55159b color hex could be obtained by blending #aa2aff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 33
    • G 8
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 86
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#55159b color description : Dark violet.

#55159b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55159b has RGB values of R:85, G:21, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.86, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5576091.

Hex triplet 55159b #55159b
RGB Decimal 85, 21, 155 rgb(85,21,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 8.2, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,8.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 86, 0, 39
HSL 268.7°, 76.1, 34.5 hsl(268.7,76.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.7°, 86.5, 60.8
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 26.257, 53.347, -59.305
XYZ 9.93, 4.834, 31.418
xyY 0.215, 0.105, 4.834
CIE-LCH 26.257, 79.768, 311.973
CIE-LUV 26.257, 9.198, -75.815
Hunter-Lab 21.987, 42.139, -69.333
Binary 01010101, 00010101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #55159b

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Alternatives to #55159b

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#55159b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55159b;}
.background {background-color:#55159b;}
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Shades and Tints of #55159b

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, #090211 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55159b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #58525e is the less saturated color, while #5401af is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55159b 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
  • #373737 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #3d304b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004688 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004a77 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44484d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e348f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e3684 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a3569 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population