#550cb5 - Purple Hex Color Code

#550CB5 (Purple) - RGB 85, 12, 181 Color Information

#550cb5 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 55, 0C, B5
RGB Decimal 85, 12, 181
RGB Octal 125, 14, 265
RGB Percent 33.3%, 4.7%, 71%
RGB Binary 1010101, 1100, 10110101
CMY 0.667, 0.953, 0.290
CMYK 53, 93, 0, 29

Percentages of Color #550CB5

R 33.3%
G 4.7%
B 71%
RGB Percentages of Color #550cb5
C 53%
M 93%
Y 0%
K 29%
CMYK Percentages of Color #550cb5

Color spaces of #550CB5 Purple - RGB(85, 12, 181)

HSV (or HSB) 266°, 93°, 71°
HSL 266°, 88°, 38°
Web Safe #6600cc
XYZ 12.218, 5.530, 44.140
CIE-Lab 28.195, 61.847, -71.821
xyY 0.197, 0.089, 5.530
Decimal 5573813

#550cb5 Color Accessibility Scores (Purple Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Purple ↔ #550cb5 Color Blindness Simulator

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#550CB5 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 550cb5

#550cb5 Analogous Colors

#550cb5 Triadic Colors

#550cb5 Split Complementary Colors

#550cb5 Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #550cb5 Color Variations

#550cb5 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #550cb5, darker shades are produced.)

#550cb5 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #550cb5 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Purple (#550cb5)

#550cb5 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #550cb5
This sample text has a font color of #550cb5
#550cb5 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #550cb5
#550cb5 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#550cb5 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #550cb5
#550cb5 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #550cb5
Sample text with glow color #550cb5
This sample text has a glow color of #550cb5
#550cb5 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #550cb5
Sample text with Underline Color #550cb5
This sample text has a underline color of #550cb5
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #550cb5 of the current color.

#550CB5 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #550cb5
Java new Color(85, 12, 181);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 85, 12, 181);
Swift UIColor(red:85, green:12, blue:181, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:85 green:12 blue:181 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(85f, 12f, 181f);
Python Color('#550cb5')

#550cb5 - RGB(85, 12, 181) - Purple Color FAQ

What is the color code for Purple?

Hex color code for Purple color is #550cb5. RGB color code for purple color is rgb(85, 12, 181).

What is the RGB value of #550cb5?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #550cb5 is rgb(85, 12, 181). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '85' indicates the intensity of the red component, '12' represents the green component's intensity, and '181' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #550cb5.

What is the RGB percentage of #550cb5?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #550cb5 is detailed as follows: 33.3% Red, 4.7% Green, and 71% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 33.3% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 4.7% and 71% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #550cb5.

What does RGB 85,12,181 mean?

The RGB color 85, 12, 181 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 6600cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Purple.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #550cb5?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #550cb5 is composed of 53% Cyan, 93% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 53% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 93% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 29% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #550cb5?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #550cb5 has an HSL value of 266° (degrees) for Hue, 88% for Saturation, and 38% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 266° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 88% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 38% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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