#553b9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553b9f is composed of 33.3% red, 23.1% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.5% cyan, 62.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 255.6 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 42.7%. #553b9f color hex could be obtained by blending #aa76ff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 23
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 63
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#553b9f color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553b9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553b9f has RGB values of R:85, G:59, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.63, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5585823.

Hex triplet 553b9f #553b9f
RGB Decimal 85, 59, 159 rgb(85,59,159)
RGB Percent 33.3, 23.1, 62.4 rgb(33.3%,23.1%,62.4%)
CMYK 47, 63, 0, 38
HSL 255.6°, 45.9, 42.7 hsl(255.6,45.9%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.6°, 62.9, 62.4
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.054, 36.34, -50.642
XYZ 11.567, 7.562, 33.649
xyY 0.219, 0.143, 7.562
CIE-LCH 33.054, 62.332, 305.663
CIE-LUV 33.054, 2.98, -71.81
Hunter-Lab 27.5, 26.958, -53.299
Binary 01010101, 00111011, 10011111

Color Schemes with #553b9f

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Alternatives to #553b9f

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#553b9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553b9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553b9f;}
.background {background-color:#553b9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #553b9f;}

Shades and Tints of #553b9f

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #553b9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696575 is the less saturated color, while #3900da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553b9f 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
  • #0054a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005891 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #475960 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4ba2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4d96 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c4e77 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population