Dark Purple

The color #550C49 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 12, 73 and HSL values of 310°, 75%, 19%.

Color Values for #550C49

Below are the different color format representations for #550C49. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#550C49
RGB:
rgb(85,12,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(310,75%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 86%, 14%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #550C49

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #550C49. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 4.7%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #550C49

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 #550C49

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #550C49

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

Complementary Colors for #550C49

The complementary color for #550C49 is #0C5518. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #550C49

The analogous colors for #550C49 are #3D0C55 and #550C24. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #550C49

The triadic colors for #550C49 are #49550C and #0C4955. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #550C49

These are the darker variations of #550C49. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #440A3A and #33072C. This progression shows how #550C49 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #550C49

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #773D6D and #996D92. This progression shows how #550C49. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #550C49

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #550C49. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #550C49

Companies and brands that incorporate #550C49 in their visual identity.

#550C49 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #550C49. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #550C49 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 12, 73 and HSL values of 310°, 75%, 19%.

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