#553e99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #553e99 is composed of 33.3% red, 24.3% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 59.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 255.2 degrees, a saturation of 42.3% and a lightness of 42.2%. #553e99 color hex could be obtained by blending #aa7cff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 33
    • G 24
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#553e99 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#553e99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #553e99 has RGB values of R:85, G:62, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 5586585.

Hex triplet 553e99 #553e99
RGB Decimal 85, 62, 153 rgb(85,62,153)
RGB Percent 33.3, 24.3, 60 rgb(33.3%,24.3%,60%)
CMYK 44, 59, 0, 40
HSL 255.2°, 42.3, 42.2 hsl(255.2,42.3%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.2°, 59.5, 60
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.299, 32.761, -46.61
XYZ 11.218, 7.676, 31.026
xyY 0.225, 0.154, 7.676
CIE-LCH 33.299, 56.972, 305.103
CIE-LUV 33.299, 2.874, -66.451
Hunter-Lab 27.706, 23.785, -47
Binary 01010101, 00111110, 10011001

Color Schemes with #553e99

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Alternatives to #553e99

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#553e99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #553e99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#553e99;}
.background {background-color:#553e99;}
.border {border:1px solid #553e99;}

Shades and Tints of #553e99

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

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Tones of #553e99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696770 is the less saturated color, while #3804d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #553e99 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #504c5e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0054a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005993 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a5960 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e4ca1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e4f95 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e4f75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population