#55179c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55179c is composed of 33.3% red, 9% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 85.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 268 degrees, a saturation of 74.3% and a lightness of 35.1%. #55179c color hex could be obtained by blending #aa2eff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 33
    • G 9
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 85
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#55179c color description : Dark violet.

#55179c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55179c has RGB values of R:85, G:23, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.85, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5576604.

Hex triplet 55179c #55179c
RGB Decimal 85, 23, 156 rgb(85,23,156)
RGB Percent 33.3, 9, 61.2 rgb(33.3%,9%,61.2%)
CMYK 46, 85, 0, 39
HSL 268°, 74.3, 35.1 hsl(268,74.3%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 268°, 85.3, 61.2
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 26.576, 52.939, -59.393
XYZ 10.052, 4.944, 31.875
xyY 0.214, 0.105, 4.944
CIE-LCH 26.576, 79.561, 311.712
CIE-LUV 26.576, 8.893, -76.319
Hunter-Lab 22.236, 41.784, -69.427
Binary 01010101, 00010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #55179c

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Alternatives to #55179c

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#55179c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55179c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55179c;}
.background {background-color:#55179c;}
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Shades and Tints of #55179c

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f6f0fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55179c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59555e is the less saturated color, while #5402b1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55179c 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
  • #004a78 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e3590 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e3785 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a376a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population