#551A66
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #551A66 Purple
#551A66 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 26 green, and 102 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 287°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 25%.
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 #551A66 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
287°
Hue
59%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551A66 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551A66 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551A66 on White
Contrast Ratio12.17:1
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Aa#551A66 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.73:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551A66 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551A66 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 26, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 59%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 26, 102 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 10.2%, 40.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 75%, 0%, 60% |
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