#551566
Dark Purple
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About #551566 Dark Purple
#551566 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 21 green, and 102 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 287°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 24%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #551566 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
287°
Hue
66%
Saturation
24%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551566 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551566 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551566 on White
Contrast Ratio12.46:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#551566 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.69:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551566 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551566 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 21, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 66%, 24%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 21, 102 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 8.2%, 40.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 79%, 0%, 60% |
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