#551CD9
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #551CD9 Purple
#551CD9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 28 green, and 217 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 258°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 48%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #551CD9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
258°
Hue
77%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551CD9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551CD9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551CD9 on White
Contrast Ratio8.22:1
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Aa#551CD9 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551CD9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551CD9 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 28, 217) |
| HSL | hsl(258, 77%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 28, 217 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 11.0%, 85.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 87%, 0%, 15% |
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