Dark Purple

The color #551B55 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 27, 85 and HSL values of 300°, 52%, 22%.

Color Values for #551B55

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HEX:
#551B55
RGB:
rgb(85,27,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,52%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 68%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551B55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551B55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #551B55

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 #551B55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551B55

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

Complementary Colors for #551B55

The complementary color for #551B55 is #1B551B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551B55

The analogous colors for #551B55 are #381B55 and #551B38. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551B55

The triadic colors for #551B55 are #55551B and #1B5555. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551B55

These are the darker variations of #551B55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441644 and #331033. This progression shows how #551B55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551B55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774977 and #997699. This progression shows how #551B55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551B55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551B55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551B55

Companies and brands that incorporate #551B55 in their visual identity.

#551B55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551B55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551B55 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 27, 85 and HSL values of 300°, 52%, 22%.

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