Blue

The color #553B9F is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 59, 159 and HSL values of 256°, 46%, 43%.

Color Values for #553B9F

Below are the different color format representations for #553B9F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553B9F
RGB:
rgb(85,59,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(256,46%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(47%, 63%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553B9F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553B9F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #553B9F

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 #553B9F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553B9F

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

Complementary Colors for #553B9F

The complementary color for #553B9F is #85A03B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553B9F

The analogous colors for #553B9F are #3B53A0 and #893BA0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553B9F

The triadic colors for #553B9F are #A0563B and #3BA056. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553B9F

These are the darker variations of #553B9F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442F7F and #33235F. This progression shows how #553B9F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553B9F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7762B2 and #9989C5. This progression shows how #553B9F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553B9F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553B9F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553B9F

Companies and brands that incorporate #553B9F in their visual identity.

#553B9F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553B9F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553B9F is a blue with RGB values of 85, 59, 159 and HSL values of 256°, 46%, 43%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #553B9F including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.