#553B5E
Muted Purple
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About #553B5E Muted Purple
#553B5E is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 59 green, and 94 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 30%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #553B5E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
285°
Hue
23%
Saturation
30%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #553B5E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #553B5E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#553B5E on White
Contrast Ratio9.66:1
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Aa#553B5E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.17:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #553B5E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #553B5E |
| RGB | rgb(85, 59, 94) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 23%, 30%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 59, 94 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 23.1%, 36.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 37%, 0%, 63% |
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