#553b9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9b is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 61.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 256.3 degrees, a saturation of 44.9% and a lightness of 42%. #553b9b color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#553b9b color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9b has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5585819.

Hex triplet 553b9b #553b9b
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 155 rgb(85,59,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 62, 0, 39
HSL 256.3°, 44.9, 42 hsl(256.3,44.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.3°, 61.9, 60.8
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.757, 35.158, -48.701
XYZ 11.226, 7.426, 31.85
xyY 0.222, 0.147, 7.426
CIE-LCH 32.757, 60.065, 305.826
CIE-LUV 32.757, 3.399, -68.986
Hunter-Lab 27.25, 25.845, -50.224
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #553b9b

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Alternatives to #553b9b

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#553b9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9b;}
.background {background-color:#553b9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9b;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9b

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, #07050d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686472 is the less saturated color, while #3b01d5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9b 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
  • #005791 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49585f 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