#55508b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55508b is composed of 33.3% red, 31.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.8% cyan, 42.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 245.1 degrees, a saturation of 26.9% and a lightness of 42.9%. #55508b color hex could be obtained by blending #aaa0ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 31
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#55508b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#55508b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55508b has RGB values of R:85, G:80, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5591179.

Hex triplet 55508b #55508b
RGB Decimal 85, 80, 139 rgb(85,80,139)
RGB Percent 33.3, 31.4, 54.5 rgb(33.3%,31.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 39, 42, 0, 45
HSL 245.1°, 26.9, 42.9 hsl(245.1,26.9%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 245.1°, 42.4, 54.5
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 36.99, 17.266, -32.192
XYZ 11.274, 9.532, 25.671
xyY 0.243, 0.205, 9.532
CIE-LCH 36.99, 36.53, 298.207
CIE-LUV 36.99, -1.368, -46.827
Hunter-Lab 30.875, 11.151, -27.684
Binary 01010101, 01010000, 10001011

Color Schemes with #55508b

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Alternatives to #55508b

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#55508b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55508b;}
.background {background-color:#55508b;}
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Shades and Tints of #55508b

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 #f5f5f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55508b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6972 is the less saturated color, while #1604d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55508b 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #575662 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #485d94 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #455f8e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #526269 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c5891 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b598d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #535b75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population