#553b9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9c is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 62.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 256.1 degrees, a saturation of 45.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #553b9c color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#553b9c color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9c has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5585820.

Hex triplet 553b9c #553b9c
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 156 rgb(85,59,156)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 61.2 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,61.2%)
CMYK 46, 62, 0, 39
HSL 256.1°, 45.1, 42.2 hsl(256.1,45.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.1°, 62.2, 61.2
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.831, 35.453, -49.188
XYZ 11.31, 7.459, 32.295
xyY 0.221, 0.146, 7.459
CIE-LCH 32.831, 60.633, 305.783
CIE-LUV 32.831, 3.294, -69.695
Hunter-Lab 27.312, 26.122, -50.988
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011100

Color Schemes with #553b9c

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Alternatives to #553b9c

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#553b9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9c;}
.background {background-color:#553b9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9c;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9c

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, #07050e is the darkest color, while #fffeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686473 is the less saturated color, while #3a01d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9c 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f4a5e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0053a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005891 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48595f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4aa1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4d95 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d4e75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population