#55178D Hex Color Code

#55178D

The Hexadecimal Color #55178D is a contrast shade of Indigo. #55178D RGB value is rgb(85, 23, 141). RGB Color Model of #55178D consists of 33% red, 9% green and 55% blue. HSL color Mode of #55178D has 272°(degrees) Hue, 72% Saturation and 32% Lightness. #55178D color has an wavelength of 448.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #55178D is #663399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #55178D is #518. The Closest Color to #55178D is #4B0082. Official Name of #55178D Hex Code is Pigment Indigo. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #55178D is 40 Cyan 84 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #55178D CMY is 40, 84, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #55178D is hsl(272,72,32, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(272, 84, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #55178D is 8.86, 4.47, 25.59.
Hex8 Value of #55178D is #55178DFF. Decimal Value of #55178D is 5576589 and Octal Value of #55178D is 25213615. Binary Value of #55178D is 1010101, 10111, 10001101 and Android of #55178D is 4283766669 / 0xff55178d. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #55178D is 0.228, 0.115, 0.115 and YIQ Color Space of #55178D is 54.99, -0.9676, 49.8346. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #55178D is 4.26, 1.51, 25.25. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #55178D is 25.17, 49.26, -52.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #55178D is 25.17, 11.22, -67.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #55178D is 25.17, 71.95, 313.21. Hunter Lab variable of #55178D is 21.14, 37.8, -56.96.

Graphic Percentage Representation of #55178D

RGB Percentages of #55178D

33%
9%
55%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #55178D

33.33%
9.02%
55.29%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #55178D

40%
84%
0%
45%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #55178D

To get 25% Saturated #55178D Color, you need to convert the hex color #55178D to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #55178D hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #55178D

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #55178D

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #55178D

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #55178D to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #55178D to it's the darkest color.

#55178D Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 23, 141)
RGB Percent 33%, 9%, 55%
RYB 85.0, 23.0, 141.0
CMYK 40, 84, 0, 45
CMY 40, 84, 0
HSL hsl(272, 72%, 32%)
HSLA hsl(272, 72%, 32%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(272, 84, 55)
XYZ 8.86, 4.47, 25.59
Hex8 Value #55178DFF
Decimal Value 5576589
Octal Value 25213615
Binary Value 1010101,10111,10001101
Android 4283766669 / 0xff55178d
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(272, 72%, 32%)
xyY 0.228, 0.115, 4.467
YIQ 54.99, -0.9676, 49.8346
LMS 4.26, 1.51, 25.25
CieLAB 25.17, 49.26, -52.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 25.17, 11.22, -67.03
CieLCH : LCHab 25.17, 71.95, 313.21
Hunter Lab 21.14, 37.8, -56.96
YUV 54.99, 42.33, 26.33
YDbDr 54.99, 129.39, -57.04
YCbCr 63.23, 170.64, 146.8
YCoCg 68.0, 113.0, -45.0
YPbPr 54.99, 48.54, 21.41
Munsell Color System 8128.68 488.07/297.34

#55178D HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#55178D as Background:

Knowledge is a sacred cow, and my problem will be how we can milk her while keeping clear of her horns.

Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
<p style="background: #55178D">…</p>

#55178D as Text Color:

Others abide our question. Thou art free. We ask and ask. Thou smilest and art still, Out-topping knowledge.

Matthew Arnold
<p style="color: #55178D">…</p>

#55178D as Text Shadow:

A real medicine can only exist when it penetrates into a knowledge which embraces the human being in respect to body, soul and spirit.

Rudolf Steiner
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #55178D">…</p>

#55178D as Linear Gradient:

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

John F. Kennedy
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #55178D)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #55178D?

RGB Value for #55178D is rgb(85, 23, 141).

What is the RGB percentage of #55178D?

RGB percentage for #55178D is 33% Red 9% Green 55% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #55178D?

CMYK Color Model of #55178D is 40 Cyan 84 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #55178D?

HSL Value of #55178D is 272°(degrees) Hue 72 Saturation 32 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #55178D?

HSV Value of #55178D is 272 Hue 84 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #55178D?

XYZ Color Model of #55178D is 8.86, 4.47, 25.59.