#551C9B
Purple
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About #551C9B Purple
#551C9B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 28 green, and 155 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 267°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 36%.
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 #551C9B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
267°
Hue
69%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551C9B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551C9B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551C9B on White
Contrast Ratio10.37:1
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Aa#551C9B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.03:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551C9B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551C9B |
| RGB | rgb(85, 28, 155) |
| HSL | hsl(267, 69%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 28, 155 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 11.0%, 60.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 82%, 0%, 39% |
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