#553e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553e8b is composed of 33.3% red, 24.3% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.8% cyan, 55.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 257.9 degrees, a saturation of 38.3% and a lightness of 39.4%. #553e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #aa7cff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 24
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#553e8b color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553e8b has RGB values of R:85, G:62, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5586571.

Hex triplet 553e8b #553e8b
RGB Decimal 85, 62, 139 rgb(85,62,139)
RGB Percent 33.3, 24.3, 54.5 rgb(33.3%,24.3%,54.5%)
CMYK 39, 55, 0, 45
HSL 257.9°, 38.3, 39.4 hsl(257.9,38.3%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 257.9°, 55.4, 54.5
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.348, 28.65, -39.578
XYZ 10.128, 7.241, 25.289
xyY 0.237, 0.17, 7.241
CIE-LCH 32.348, 48.86, 305.9
CIE-LUV 32.348, 4.35, -56.13
Hunter-Lab 26.908, 20.098, -36.885
Binary 01010101, 00111110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #553e8b

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Alternatives to #553e8b

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#553e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553e8b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #553e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #553e8b

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, #020103 is the darkest color, while #f6f5fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #615d6c is the less saturated color, while #3c00c9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553e8b 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
  • #4f4b5a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #26539a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #26568b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4f565c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #374b94 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #374d8b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #514d6d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population