#551CB0
Purple
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HSL
About #551CB0 Purple
#551CB0 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 28 green, and 176 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 263°, saturation of 73%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #551CB0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
263°
Hue
73%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551CB0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551CB0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551CB0 on White
Contrast Ratio9.64:1
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Aa#551CB0 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551CB0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551CB0 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 28, 176) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 73%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 28, 176 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 11.0%, 69.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 84%, 0%, 31% |
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