Grayish Purple

The color #553B50 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 59, 80 and HSL values of 312°, 18%, 28%.

Color Values for #553B50

Below are the different color format representations for #553B50. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553B50
RGB:
rgb(85,59,80) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(312,18%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 31%, 6%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553B50

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553B50. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 31.4%

Contrast Analysis for #553B50

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 #553B50

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553B50

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

Complementary Colors for #553B50

The complementary color for #553B50 is #3B5440. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553B50

The analogous colors for #553B50 are #4D3B54 and #543B42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553B50

The triadic colors for #553B50 are #4F543B and #3B4F54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553B50

These are the darker variations of #553B50. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442F40 and #332330. This progression shows how #553B50 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553B50

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #776273 and #998996. This progression shows how #553B50. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553B50

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553B50. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553B50

Companies and brands that incorporate #553B50 in their visual identity.

#553B50 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553B50. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553B50 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 59, 80 and HSL values of 312°, 18%, 28%.

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