Blue

The color #551AA8 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 26, 168 and HSL values of 265°, 73%, 38%.

Color Values for #551AA8

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HEX:
#551AA8
RGB:
rgb(85,26,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,73%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(49%, 85%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551AA8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551AA8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 10.2%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #551AA8

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 #551AA8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551AA8

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

Complementary Colors for #551AA8

The complementary color for #551AA8 is #6DA81A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551AA8

The analogous colors for #551AA8 are #1A26A8 and #9C1AA8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551AA8

The triadic colors for #551AA8 are #A8551A and #1AA855. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551AA8

These are the darker variations of #551AA8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441586 and #331065. This progression shows how #551AA8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551AA8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7748B9 and #9976CB. This progression shows how #551AA8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551AA8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551AA8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551AA8

Companies and brands that incorporate #551AA8 in their visual identity.

#551AA8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551AA8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551AA8 is a blue with RGB values of 85, 26, 168 and HSL values of 265°, 73%, 38%.

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