#551C87
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #551C87 Purple
#551C87 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 28 green, and 135 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 66%, 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 #551C87 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
66%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551C87 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551C87 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551C87 on White
Contrast Ratio11.04:1
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Aa#551C87 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.9:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551C87 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551C87 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 28, 135) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 66%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 28, 135 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 11.0%, 52.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 79%, 0%, 47% |
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