Grayish Purple

The color #553B51 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 59, 81 and HSL values of 309°, 18%, 28%.

Color Values for #553B51

Below are the different color format representations for #553B51. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553B51
RGB:
rgb(85,59,81)
HSL:
hsl(309,18%,28%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 31%, 5%, 67%)

Color Composition of #553B51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553B51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #553B51

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 #553B51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553B51

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

Complementary Colors for #553B51

The complementary color for #553B51 is #3B543E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553B51

The analogous colors for #553B51 are #4B3B54 and #543B44. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553B51

The triadic colors for #553B51 are #50543B and #3B5054. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553B51

These are the darker variations of #553B51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442F41 and #332331. This progression shows how #553B51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553B51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #776274 and #998997. This progression shows how #553B51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553B51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553B51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553B51

Companies and brands that incorporate #553B51 in their visual identity.

#553B51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553B51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553B51 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 59, 81 and HSL values of 309°, 18%, 28%.

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