#55159D
Purple
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About #55159D Purple
#55159D is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 21 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 268°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 35%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #55159D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
268°
Hue
76%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55159D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55159D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55159D on White
Contrast Ratio10.6:1
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Aa#55159D on Black
Contrast Ratio1.98:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55159D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55159D |
| RGB | rgb(85, 21, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(268, 76%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 21, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 8.2%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 87%, 0%, 38% |
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