Grayish Purple

The color #553B49 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 59, 73 and HSL values of 328°, 18%, 28%.

Color Values for #553B49

Below are the different color format representations for #553B49. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553B49
RGB:
rgb(85,59,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,18%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 31%, 14%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553B49

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553B49. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #553B49

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 #553B49

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553B49

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

Complementary Colors for #553B49

The complementary color for #553B49 is #3B5447. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553B49

The analogous colors for #553B49 are #533B54 and #543B3B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553B49

The triadic colors for #553B49 are #48543B and #3B4854. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553B49

These are the darker variations of #553B49. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442F3A and #33232C. This progression shows how #553B49 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553B49

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77626D and #998992. This progression shows how #553B49. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553B49

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553B49. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553B49

Companies and brands that incorporate #553B49 in their visual identity.

#553B49 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553B49. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553B49 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 59, 73 and HSL values of 328°, 18%, 28%.

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