Dark Purple

The color #551C51 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 28, 81 and HSL values of 304°, 50%, 22%.

Color Values for #551C51

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HEX:
#551C51
RGB:
rgb(85,28,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(304,50%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 67%, 5%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551C51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551C51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 11%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #551C51

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 #551C51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551C51

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

Complementary Colors for #551C51

The complementary color for #551C51 is #1C5420. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551C51

The analogous colors for #551C51 are #3C1C54 and #541C34. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551C51

The triadic colors for #551C51 are #50541C and #1C5054. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551C51

These are the darker variations of #551C51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441641 and #331131. This progression shows how #551C51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551C51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774974 and #997797. This progression shows how #551C51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551C51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551C51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551C51

Companies and brands that incorporate #551C51 in their visual identity.

#551C51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551C51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551C51 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 28, 81 and HSL values of 304°, 50%, 22%.

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