#553b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9d is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.9% cyan, 62.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 255.9 degrees, a saturation of 45.4% and a lightness of 42.4%. #553b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#553b9d color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9d has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5585821.

Hex triplet 553b9d #553b9d
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 157 rgb(85,59,157)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 61.6 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,61.6%)
CMYK 46, 62, 0, 38
HSL 255.9°, 45.4, 42.4 hsl(255.9,45.4%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.9°, 62.4, 61.6
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.905, 35.748, -49.674
XYZ 11.395, 7.493, 32.742
xyY 0.221, 0.145, 7.493
CIE-LCH 32.905, 61.2, 305.741
CIE-LUV 32.905, 3.189, -70.402
Hunter-Lab 27.374, 26.4, -51.756
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #553b9d

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Alternatives to #553b9d

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#553b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9d;}
.background {background-color:#553b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9d

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f3f1fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686573 is the less saturated color, while #3a01d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9d 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
  • #4f4a5e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0053a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005891 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48595f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4aa1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4d95 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c4e76 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population