Dark Purple

The color #55174A is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 23, 74 and HSL values of 311°, 57%, 21%.

Color Values for #55174A

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HEX:
#55174A
RGB:
rgb(85,23,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,57%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 73%, 13%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55174A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55174A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 9%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #55174A

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 #55174A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55174A

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

Complementary Colors for #55174A

The complementary color for #55174A is #175422. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55174A

The analogous colors for #55174A are #411754 and #54172A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55174A

The triadic colors for #55174A are #495417 and #174954. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55174A

These are the darker variations of #55174A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44123B and #330E2C. This progression shows how #55174A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55174A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77456E and #997492. This progression shows how #55174A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55174A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55174A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #55174A

Companies and brands that incorporate #55174A in their visual identity.

#55174A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55174A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55174A is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 23, 74 and HSL values of 311°, 57%, 21%.

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