Dark Purple

The color #551E52 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 30, 82 and HSL values of 303°, 48%, 23%.

Color Values for #551E52

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HEX:
#551E52
RGB:
rgb(85,30,82) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(303,48%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 65%, 4%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551E52

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551E52. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 11.8%
Blue: 32.2%

Contrast Analysis for #551E52

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 #551E52

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551E52

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

Complementary Colors for #551E52

The complementary color for #551E52 is #1E5721. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551E52

The analogous colors for #551E52 are #3D1E57 and #571E38. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551E52

The triadic colors for #551E52 are #54571E and #1E5457. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551E52

These are the darker variations of #551E52. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441842 and #331231. This progression shows how #551E52 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551E52

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774B75 and #997897. This progression shows how #551E52. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551E52

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551E52. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551E52

Companies and brands that incorporate #551E52 in their visual identity.

#551E52 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551E52. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551E52 is a dark purple with RGB values of 85, 30, 82 and HSL values of 303°, 48%, 23%.

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