#553b8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b8a is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.4% cyan, 57.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.9% black. It has a hue angle of 259.7 degrees, a saturation of 40.1% and a lightness of 38.6%. #553b8a color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #000015. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 57
    • Y 0
    • K 46
    CMYK color chart

#553b8a color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b8a has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.57, Y:0, K:0.46. Its decimal value is 5585802.

Hex triplet 553b8a #553b8a
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 138 rgb(85,59,138)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 54.1 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,54.1%)
CMYK 38, 57, 0, 46
HSL 259.7°, 40.1, 38.6 hsl(259.7,40.1%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.7°, 57.2, 54.1
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 31.565, 30.209, -40.219
XYZ 9.897, 6.894, 24.853
xyY 0.238, 0.166, 6.894
CIE-LCH 31.565, 50.3, 306.91
CIE-LUV 31.565, 5.286, -56.653
Hunter-Lab 26.257, 21.333, -37.74
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10001010

Color Schemes with #553b8a

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Alternatives to #553b8a

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#553b8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b8a;}
.background {background-color:#553b8a;}
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Shades and Tints of #553b8a

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f4f2f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626164 is the less saturated color, while #4306bf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b8a 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4e4958 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1e519a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #20548a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4f545a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #324994 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #334b8a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #514b6b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population