Grayish Purple

The color #553F57 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 63, 87 and HSL values of 295°, 16%, 29%.

Color Values for #553F57

Below are the different color format representations for #553F57. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553F57
RGB:
rgb(85,63,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,16%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 28%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553F57

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553F57. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 24.7%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #553F57

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 #553F57

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553F57

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

Complementary Colors for #553F57

The complementary color for #553F57 is #40563E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553F57

The analogous colors for #553F57 are #483E56 and #563E4C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553F57

The triadic colors for #553F57 are #56543E and #3E5654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553F57

These are the darker variations of #553F57. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #443246 and #332634. This progression shows how #553F57 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553F57

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #776579 and #998C9A. This progression shows how #553F57. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553F57

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553F57. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553F57

Companies and brands that incorporate #553F57 in their visual identity.

#553F57 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553F57. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553F57 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 63, 87 and HSL values of 295°, 16%, 29%.

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