#55559b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55559b is composed of 33.3% red, 33.3% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 45.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #55559b color hex could be obtained by blending #aaaaff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

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

#55559b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#55559b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55559b has RGB values of R:85, G:85, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5592475.

Hex triplet 55559b #55559b
RGB Decimal 85, 85, 155 rgb(85,85,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 33.3, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,33.3%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 45, 0, 39
HSL 240°, 29.2, 47.1 hsl(240,29.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 45.2, 60.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 39.232, 18.95, -38.312
XYZ 12.91, 10.795, 32.412
xyY 0.23, 0.192, 10.795
CIE-LCH 39.232, 42.742, 296.318
CIE-LUV 39.232, -4.096, -56.739
Hunter-Lab 32.855, 12.644, -35.492
Binary 01010101, 01010101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #55559b

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Alternatives to #55559b

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#55559b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #55559b

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f5fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55559b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71717f is the less saturated color, while #0202ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55559b 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b5b69 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4562a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3e659d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d6970 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b5da0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #465f9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #506180 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population