#55249E
Purple
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About #55249E Purple
#55249E is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 36 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 264°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #55249E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
264°
Hue
63%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55249E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55249E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55249E on White
Contrast Ratio9.85:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#55249E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.13:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55249E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55249E |
| RGB | rgb(85, 36, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 63%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 36, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 14.1%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 77%, 0%, 38% |
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