#551C97
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #551C97 Purple
#551C97 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 28 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 268°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #551C97 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
268°
Hue
69%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551C97 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551C97 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551C97 on White
Contrast Ratio10.5:1
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Aa#551C97 on Black
Contrast Ratio2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551C97 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551C97 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 28, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(268, 69%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 28, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 11.0%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 44%, 81%, 0%, 41% |
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