Blue

The color #553EB1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 62, 177 and HSL values of 252°, 48%, 47%.

Color Values for #553EB1

Below are the different color format representations for #553EB1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553EB1
RGB:
rgb(85,62,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,48%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 65%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553EB1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553EB1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 24.3%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #553EB1

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 #553EB1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553EB1

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

Complementary Colors for #553EB1

The complementary color for #553EB1 is #9AB13E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553EB1

The analogous colors for #553EB1 are #3E61B1 and #8F3EB1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553EB1

The triadic colors for #553EB1 are #B1553E and #3EB155. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553EB1

These are the darker variations of #553EB1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44328E and #33256A. This progression shows how #553EB1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553EB1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7765C1 and #998BD0. This progression shows how #553EB1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553EB1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553EB1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553EB1

Companies and brands that incorporate #553EB1 in their visual identity.

#553EB1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553EB1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553EB1 is a blue with RGB values of 85, 62, 177 and HSL values of 252°, 48%, 47%.

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