Dark Purple

The color #551738 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 23, 56 and HSL values of 328°, 57%, 21%.

Color Values for #551738

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HEX:
#551738
RGB:
rgb(85,23,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,57%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 73%, 34%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551738

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551738. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 9%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #551738

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 #551738

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551738

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

Complementary Colors for #551738

The complementary color for #551738 is #175434. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551738

The analogous colors for #551738 are #521754 and #541719. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551738

The triadic colors for #551738 are #385417 and #173854. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551738

These are the darker variations of #551738. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44122D and #330E22. This progression shows how #551738 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551738

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774560 and #997488. This progression shows how #551738. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551738

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551738. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551738

Companies and brands that incorporate #551738 in their visual identity.

#551738 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551738. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551738 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 23, 56 and HSL values of 328°, 57%, 21%.

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