Grayish Purple

The color #553A51 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 58, 81 and HSL values of 309°, 19%, 28%.

Color Values for #553A51

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HEX:
#553A51
RGB:
rgb(85,58,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,19%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 32%, 5%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553A51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553A51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 22.7%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #553A51

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 #553A51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553A51

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

Complementary Colors for #553A51

The complementary color for #553A51 is #3A553E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553A51

The analogous colors for #553A51 are #4B3A55 and #553A43. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553A51

The triadic colors for #553A51 are #51553A and #3A5155. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553A51

These are the darker variations of #553A51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442E41 and #332331. This progression shows how #553A51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553A51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #776174 and #998997. This progression shows how #553A51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553A51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553A51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553A51

Companies and brands that incorporate #553A51 in their visual identity.

#553A51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553A51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553A51 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 58, 81 and HSL values of 309°, 19%, 28%.

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