#553b9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9a is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.8% cyan, 61.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 256.4 degrees, a saturation of 44.6% and a lightness of 41.8%. #553b9a color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #000035. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#553b9a color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9a has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 5585818.

Hex triplet 553b9a #553b9a
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 154 rgb(85,59,154)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 60.4 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,60.4%)
CMYK 45, 62, 0, 40
HSL 256.4°, 44.6, 41.8 hsl(256.4,44.6%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.4°, 61.7, 60.4
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.684, 34.863, -48.212
XYZ 11.142, 7.392, 31.41
xyY 0.223, 0.148, 7.392
CIE-LCH 32.684, 59.497, 305.871
CIE-LUV 32.684, 3.506, -68.275
Hunter-Lab 27.189, 25.57, -49.463
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011010

Color Schemes with #553b9a

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Alternatives to #553b9a

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#553b9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9a;}
.background {background-color:#553b9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9a;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9a

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, #07050c is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686471 is the less saturated color, while #3b02d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9a 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f4a5d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0053a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005790 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49585e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4aa0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4d94 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d4d74 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population