#551CEE Hex Color Code

#551CEE

The Hexadecimal Color #551CEE is a contrast shade of Blue Violet. #551CEE RGB value is rgb(85, 28, 238). RGB Color Model of #551CEE consists of 33% red, 10% green and 93% blue. HSL color Mode of #551CEE has 256°(degrees) Hue, 86% Saturation and 52% Lightness. #551CEE color has an wavelength of 458.81481nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #551CEE is #6633FF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #551CEE is #52E. The Closest Color to #551CEE is #8A2BE2. Official Name of #551CEE Hex Code is Purple Heart. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #551CEE is 64 Cyan 88 Magenta 0 Yellow 7 Black and #551CEE CMY is 64, 88, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #551CEE is hsl(256,86,52, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(256, 88, 93). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #551CEE is 19.59, 8.93, 81.56.
Hex8 Value of #551CEE is #551CEEFF. Decimal Value of #551CEE is 5577966 and Octal Value of #551CEE is 25216356. Binary Value of #551CEE is 1010101, 11100, 11101110 and Android of #551CEE is 4283768046 / 0xff551cee. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #551CEE is 0.178, 0.081, 0.081 and YIQ Color Space of #551CEE is 68.983, -33.5067, 77.4075. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #551CEE is 4.95, 1.87, 80.39. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #551CEE is 35.85, 71.86, -92.24. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #551CEE is 35.85, -0.5, -124.21. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #551CEE is 35.85, 116.93, 307.92. Hunter Lab variable of #551CEE is 29.88, 64.72, -140.9.

#551CEE - Purple Heart Color Image
#551CEE - Purple Heart Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #551CEE

RGB Percentages of #551CEE

33%
10%
93%

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 #551CEE

33.33%
10.98%
93.33%

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 #551CEE

64%
88%
0%
7%

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 #551CEE

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

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 #551CEE

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 #551CEE

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

#551CEE Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 28, 238)
RGB Percent 33%, 10%, 93%
RYB 85.0, 28.0, 238.0
CMYK 64, 88, 0, 7
CMY 64, 88, 0
HSL hsl(256, 86%, 52%)
HSLA hsl(256, 86%, 52%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(256, 88, 93)
XYZ 19.59, 8.93, 81.56
Hex8 Value #551CEEFF
Decimal Value 5577966
Octal Value 25216356
Binary Value 1010101,11100,11101110
Android 4283768046 / 0xff551cee
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(256, 86%, 52%)
xyY 0.178, 0.081, 8.933
YIQ 68.983, -33.5067, 77.4075
LMS 4.95, 1.87, 80.39
CieLAB 35.85, 71.86, -92.24
CieLUV : LCHuv 35.85, -0.5, -124.21
CieLCH : LCHab 35.85, 116.93, 307.92
Hunter Lab 29.88, 64.72, -140.9
YUV 68.983, 83.18, 14.05
YDbDr 68.983, 254.28, -30.41
YCbCr 75.24, 211.79, 138.04
YCoCg 94.75, 161.5, -66.75
YPbPr 68.98, 95.38, 11.42
Munsell Color System 9470.34 516.98/250.40

#551CEE HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#551CEE as Background:

It is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail.

Peter Marshall
<p style="background: #551CEE">…</p>

#551CEE as Text Color:

Resolve to edge in a little reading every day, if it is but a single sentence. If you gain fifteen minutes a day, it will make itself felt at the end of the year.

Horace Mann
<p style="color: #551CEE">…</p>

#551CEE as Text Shadow:

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances.

Orison Swett Marden
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #551CEE">…</p>

#551CEE as Linear Gradient:

Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk - and to act.

Andre Malraux
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #551CEE)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #551CEE?

RGB Value for #551CEE is rgb(85, 28, 238).

What is the RGB percentage of #551CEE?

RGB percentage for #551CEE is 33% Red 10% Green 93% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #551CEE is 64 Cyan 88 Magenta 0 Yellow 7 Black.

What is the HSL value of #551CEE?

HSL Value of #551CEE is 256°(degrees) Hue 86 Saturation 52 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #551CEE?

HSV Value of #551CEE is 256 Hue 88 Saturation 93 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #551CEE?

XYZ Color Model of #551CEE is 19.59, 8.93, 81.56.