#553b9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9e is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.2% cyan, 62.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 255.8 degrees, a saturation of 45.6% and a lightness of 42.5%. #553b9e color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 63
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#553b9e color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9e has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.63, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5585822.

Hex triplet 553b9e #553b9e
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 158 rgb(85,59,158)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 62 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,62%)
CMYK 46, 63, 0, 38
HSL 255.8°, 45.6, 42.5 hsl(255.8,45.6%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.8°, 62.7, 62
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.979, 36.044, -50.159
XYZ 11.481, 7.528, 33.194
xyY 0.22, 0.144, 7.528
CIE-LCH 32.979, 61.766, 305.701
CIE-LUV 32.979, 3.084, -71.107
Hunter-Lab 27.437, 26.678, -52.526
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011110

Color Schemes with #553b9e

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Alternatives to #553b9e

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#553b9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9e;}
.background {background-color:#553b9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9e;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9e

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 #f4f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696574 is the less saturated color, while #3901d8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9e 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
  • #0054a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005891 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #475960 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4aa2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4d96 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c4e76 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population