#551f8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #551f8b is composed of 33.3% red, 12.2% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.8% cyan, 77.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 33.3%. #551f8b color hex could be obtained by blending #aa3eff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 12
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#551f8b color description : Dark violet.

#551f8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #551f8b has RGB values of R:85, G:31, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5578635.

Hex triplet 551f8b #551f8b
RGB Decimal 85, 31, 139 rgb(85,31,139)
RGB Percent 33.3, 12.2, 54.5 rgb(33.3%,12.2%,54.5%)
CMYK 39, 78, 0, 45
HSL 270°, 63.5, 33.3 hsl(270,63.5%,33.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 77.7, 54.5
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 26.085, 45.612, -49.708
XYZ 8.896, 4.775, 24.878
xyY 0.231, 0.124, 4.775
CIE-LCH 26.085, 67.463, 312.54
CIE-LUV 26.085, 10.679, -64.885
Hunter-Lab 21.853, 34.421, -52.2
Binary 01010101, 00011111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #551f8b

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Alternatives to #551f8b

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#551f8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #551f8b

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.text {color:#551f8b;}
.background {background-color:#551f8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #551f8b;}

Shades and Tints of #551f8b

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, #07020b is the darkest color, while #fcfafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #551f8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555357 is the less saturated color, while #5505a5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #551f8b 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
  • #3b3b3b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #40354b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004587 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004977 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c464b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e3788 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e397e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f3762 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population