Grayish Purple

The color #55505A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 80, 90 and HSL values of 270°, 6%, 33%.

Color Values for #55505A

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HEX:
#55505A
RGB:
rgb(85,80,90) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,6%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55505A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55505A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 35.3%

Contrast Analysis for #55505A

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 #55505A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55505A

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

Complementary Colors for #55505A

The complementary color for #55505A is #54594F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55505A

The analogous colors for #55505A are #4F4F59 and #594F59. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55505A

The triadic colors for #55505A are #59544F and #4F5954. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55505A

These are the darker variations of #55505A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #444048 and #333036. This progression shows how #55505A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55505A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77737B and #99969C. This progression shows how #55505A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55505A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55505A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #55505A

Companies and brands that incorporate #55505A in their visual identity.

#55505A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55505A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55505A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 85, 80, 90 and HSL values of 270°, 6%, 33%.

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