#55159e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55159e is composed of 33.3% red, 8.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.2% cyan, 86.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 268 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #55159e color hex could be obtained by blending #aa2aff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 33
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#55159e color description : Dark violet.

#55159e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55159e has RGB values of R:85, G:21, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5576094.

Hex triplet 55159e #55159e
RGB Decimal 85, 21, 158 rgb(85,21,158)
RGB Percent 33.3, 8.2, 62 rgb(33.3%,8.2%,62%)
CMYK 46, 87, 0, 38
HSL 268°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(268,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 268°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 26.552, 54.074, -60.653
XYZ 10.185, 4.936, 32.762
xyY 0.213, 0.103, 4.936
CIE-LCH 26.552, 81.258, 311.718
CIE-LUV 26.552, 8.759, -77.64
Hunter-Lab 22.218, 42.947, -71.877
Binary 01010101, 00010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #55159e

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Alternatives to #55159e

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#55159e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55159e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55159e;}
.background {background-color:#55159e;}
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Shades and Tints of #55159e

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f6f0fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55159e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #595360 is the less saturated color, while #5400b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55159e 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
  • #383838 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #3e314c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004689 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004a78 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e3490 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e3785 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49366b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population