#55238c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55238c is composed of 33.3% red, 13.7% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.3% cyan, 75% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 268.6 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 34.3%. #55238c color hex could be obtained by blending #aa46ff with #000019. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 14
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 75
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#55238c color description : Dark violet.

#55238c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55238c has RGB values of R:85, G:35, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.75, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5579660.

Hex triplet 55238c #55238c
RGB Decimal 85, 35, 140 rgb(85,35,140)
RGB Percent 33.3, 13.7, 54.9 rgb(33.3%,13.7%,54.9%)
CMYK 39, 75, 0, 45
HSL 268.6°, 60, 34.3 hsl(268.6,60%,34.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.6°, 75, 54.9
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 26.811, 44.041, -49.146
XYZ 9.08, 5.027, 25.301
xyY 0.23, 0.128, 5.027
CIE-LCH 26.811, 65.992, 311.864
CIE-LUV 26.811, 9.974, -64.919
Hunter-Lab 22.421, 33.055, -51.213
Binary 01010101, 00100011, 10001100

Color Schemes with #55238c

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Alternatives to #55238c

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#55238c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55238c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55238c;}
.background {background-color:#55238c;}
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Shades and Tints of #55238c

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, #09040e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55238c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #57525d is the less saturated color, while #5301ae is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55238c 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
  • #3e3e3e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #43394e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00478a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004a7a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c484d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e3a8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e3c80 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f3a64 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population