#55509b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55509b is composed of 33.3% red, 31.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 48.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 244 degrees, a saturation of 31.9% and a lightness of 46.1%. #55509b color hex could be obtained by blending #aaa0ff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 31
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#55509b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#55509b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55509b has RGB values of R:85, G:80, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5591195.

Hex triplet 55509b #55509b
RGB Decimal 85, 80, 155 rgb(85,80,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 31.4, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,31.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 48, 0, 39
HSL 244°, 31.9, 46.1 hsl(244,31.9%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 244°, 48.4, 60.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 37.905, 22.125, -40.426
XYZ 12.53, 10.035, 32.285
xyY 0.228, 0.183, 10.035
CIE-LCH 37.905, 46.085, 298.692
CIE-LUV 37.905, -2.464, -59.552
Hunter-Lab 31.678, 15.17, -38.252
Binary 01010101, 01010000, 10011011

Color Schemes with #55509b

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#55509b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55509b

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, #07070d is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55509b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747477 is the less saturated color, while #1608e3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55509b 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #595867 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d5fa5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #34629c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c656d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4559a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #405b9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f5d7d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population