#551A89
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #551A89 Purple
#551A89 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 26 green, and 137 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 32%.
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 #551A89 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
68%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551A89 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551A89 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551A89 on White
Contrast Ratio11.08:1
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Aa#551A89 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.9:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551A89 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551A89 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 26, 137) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 68%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 26, 137 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 10.2%, 53.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 81%, 0%, 46% |
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