Blue

The color #55559C is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 85, 156 and HSL values of 240°, 29%, 47%.

Color Values for #55559C

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HEX:
#55559C
RGB:
rgb(85,85,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,29%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(46%, 46%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #55559C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #55559C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #55559C

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 #55559C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #55559C

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

Complementary Colors for #55559C

The complementary color for #55559C is #9B9B55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #55559C

The analogous colors for #55559C are #55789B and #78559B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #55559C

The triadic colors for #55559C are #9B5555 and #559B55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #55559C

These are the darker variations of #55559C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44447D and #33335E. This progression shows how #55559C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #55559C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7777B0 and #9999C4. This progression shows how #55559C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #55559C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #55559C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #55559C

Companies and brands that incorporate #55559C in their visual identity.

#55559C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #55559C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #55559C is a blue with RGB values of 85, 85, 156 and HSL values of 240°, 29%, 47%.

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