Dark Purple

The color #550B51 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 11, 81 and HSL values of 303°, 77%, 19%.

Color Values for #550B51

Below are the different color format representations for #550B51. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#550B51
RGB:
rgb(85,11,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(303,77%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 87%, 5%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #550B51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #550B51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #550B51

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #550B51

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #550B51

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #550B51

The complementary color for #550B51 is #0B560F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #550B51

The analogous colors for #550B51 are #340B56 and #560B2D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #550B51

The triadic colors for #550B51 are #52560B and #0B5256. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #550B51

These are the darker variations of #550B51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #440941 and #330731. This progression shows how #550B51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #550B51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #773C74 and #996D97. This progression shows how #550B51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #550B51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #550B51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #550B51

Companies and brands that incorporate #550B51 in their visual identity.

#550B51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #550B51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #550B51 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 11, 81 and HSL values of 303°, 77%, 19%.

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