Purple

The color #551C87 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 28, 135 and HSL values of 272°, 66%, 32%.

Color Values for #551C87

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HEX:
#551C87
RGB:
rgb(85,28,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,66%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(37%, 79%, 0%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551C87

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551C87. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 11%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #551C87

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 #551C87

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551C87

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

Complementary Colors for #551C87

The complementary color for #551C87 is #4E871C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551C87

The analogous colors for #551C87 are #1F1C87 and #871C84. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551C87

The triadic colors for #551C87 are #87551C and #1C8755. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551C87

These are the darker variations of #551C87. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44166C and #331151. This progression shows how #551C87 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551C87

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77499F and #9977B7. This progression shows how #551C87. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551C87

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551C87. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551C87

Companies and brands that incorporate #551C87 in their visual identity.

#551C87 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551C87. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551C87 is a purple with RGB values of 85, 28, 135 and HSL values of 272°, 66%, 32%.

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