#551B8E Hex Color Code

#551B8E

The Hexadecimal Color #551B8E is a contrast shade of Indigo. #551B8E RGB value is rgb(85, 27, 142). RGB Color Model of #551B8E consists of 33% red, 10% green and 55% blue. HSL color Mode of #551B8E has 270°(degrees) Hue, 68% Saturation and 33% Lightness. #551B8E color has an wavelength of 450nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #551B8E is #663399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #551B8E is #528. The Closest Color to #551B8E is #4B0082. Official Name of #551B8E Hex Code is Pigment Indigo. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #551B8E is 40 Cyan 81 Magenta 0 Yellow 44 Black and #551B8E CMY is 40, 81, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #551B8E is hsl(270,68,33, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(270, 81, 56). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #551B8E is 9.02, 4.67, 26.01.
Hex8 Value of #551B8E is #551B8EFF. Decimal Value of #551B8E is 5577614 and Octal Value of #551B8E is 25215616. Binary Value of #551B8E is 1010101, 11011, 10001110 and Android of #551B8E is 4283767694 / 0xff551b8e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #551B8E is 0.227, 0.118, 0.118 and YIQ Color Space of #551B8E is 57.452, -2.3873, 48.055. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #551B8E is 4.39, 1.74, 25.67. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #551B8E is 25.77, 48.01, -52.07. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #551B8E is 25.77, 10.66, -67.28. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #551B8E is 25.77, 70.83, 312.68. Hunter Lab variable of #551B8E is 21.61, 36.69, -56.23.

#551B8E - Pigment Indigo Color Image
#551B8E - Pigment Indigo Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #551B8E

RGB Percentages of #551B8E

33%
10%
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 #551B8E

33.33%
10.59%
55.69%

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 #551B8E

40%
81%
0%
44%

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 #551B8E

To get 25% Saturated #551B8E Color, you need to convert the hex color #551B8E 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 #551B8E 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 #551B8E

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 #551B8E

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 #551B8E

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 #551B8E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #551B8E to it's the darkest color.

#551B8E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 27, 142)
RGB Percent 33%, 10%, 55%
RYB 85.0, 27.0, 142.0
CMYK 40, 81, 0, 44
CMY 40, 81, 0
HSL hsl(270, 68%, 33%)
HSLA hsl(270, 68%, 33%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(270, 81, 56)
XYZ 9.02, 4.67, 26.01
Hex8 Value #551B8EFF
Decimal Value 5577614
Octal Value 25215616
Binary Value 1010101,11011,10001110
Android 4283767694 / 0xff551b8e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(270, 68%, 33%)
xyY 0.227, 0.118, 4.668
YIQ 57.452, -2.3873, 48.055
LMS 4.39, 1.74, 25.67
CieLAB 25.77, 48.01, -52.07
CieLUV : LCHuv 25.77, 10.66, -67.28
CieLCH : LCHab 25.77, 70.83, 312.68
Hunter Lab 21.61, 36.69, -56.23
YUV 57.452, 41.61, 24.17
YDbDr 57.452, 127.19, -52.36
YCbCr 65.34, 169.91, 145.26
YCoCg 70.25, 113.5, -43.25
YPbPr 57.45, 47.71, 19.65
Munsell Color System 8195.56 478.63/295.96

#551B8E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#551B8E as Background:

Friendship arises out of mere Companionship when two or more of the companions discover that they have in common some insight or interest or even taste which the others do not share and which, till that moment, each believed to be his own unique treasure (or burden).

C. S. Lewis
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#551B8E as Text Color:

But for money and the need of it, there would not be half the friendship in the world. It is powerful for good if divinely used. Give it plenty of air and it is sweet as the hawthorn; shut it up and it cankers and breeds worms.

George MacDonald
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#551B8E as Text Shadow:

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Seneca the Younger
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#551B8E as Linear Gradient:

The friendship I have conceived will not be impaired by absence; but it may be no unpleasing circumstance to brighten the chain by a renewal of the covenant.

George Washington
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #551B8E?

RGB Value for #551B8E is rgb(85, 27, 142).

What is the RGB percentage of #551B8E?

RGB percentage for #551B8E is 33% Red 10% Green 55% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #551B8E?

CMYK Color Model of #551B8E is 40 Cyan 81 Magenta 0 Yellow 44 Black.

What is the HSL value of #551B8E?

HSL Value of #551B8E is 270°(degrees) Hue 68 Saturation 33 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #551B8E?

HSV Value of #551B8E is 270 Hue 81 Saturation 56 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #551B8E?

XYZ Color Model of #551B8E is 9.02, 4.67, 26.01.