#55179b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55179b is composed of 33.3% red, 9% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 85.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 268.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.2% and a lightness of 34.9%. #55179b color hex could be obtained by blending #aa2eff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 33
    • G 9
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 85
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#55179b color description : Dark violet.

#55179b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55179b has RGB values of R:85, G:23, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.85, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5576603.

Hex triplet 55179b #55179b
RGB Decimal 85, 23, 155 rgb(85,23,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 9, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,9%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 85, 0, 39
HSL 268.2°, 74.2, 34.9 hsl(268.2,74.2%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.2°, 85.2, 60.8
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 26.479, 52.694, -58.94
XYZ 9.968, 4.911, 31.431
xyY 0.215, 0.106, 4.911
CIE-LCH 26.479, 79.061, 311.797
CIE-LUV 26.479, 9.04, -75.707
Hunter-Lab 22.16, 41.514, -68.584
Binary 01010101, 00010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #55179b

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Alternatives to #55179b

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#55179b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55179b

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6effd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55179b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59555d is the less saturated color, while #5402b0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55179b 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
  • #393939 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #3f324d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004689 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004a77 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e358f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e3784 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a366a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population