Dark Purple

The color #551D47 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 29, 71 and HSL values of 315°, 49%, 22%.

Color Values for #551D47

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HEX:
#551D47
RGB:
rgb(85,29,71) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(315,49%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 66%, 16%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551D47

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551D47. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 11.4%
Blue: 27.8%

Contrast Analysis for #551D47

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 #551D47

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551D47

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

Complementary Colors for #551D47

The complementary color for #551D47 is #1D542A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551D47

The analogous colors for #551D47 are #461D54 and #541D2A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551D47

The triadic colors for #551D47 are #46541D and #1D4654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551D47

These are the darker variations of #551D47. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441739 and #33112B. This progression shows how #551D47 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551D47

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774A6C and #997791. This progression shows how #551D47. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551D47

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551D47. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551D47

Companies and brands that incorporate #551D47 in their visual identity.

#551D47 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551D47. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551D47 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 29, 71 and HSL values of 315°, 49%, 22%.

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