#553BAB
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #553BAB Purple
#553BAB is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 59 green, and 171 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 254°, saturation of 49%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #553BAB in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
254°
Hue
49%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #553BAB based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #553BAB against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#553BAB on White
Contrast Ratio8.08:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#553BAB on Black
Contrast Ratio2.6:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #553BAB across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #553BAB |
| RGB | rgb(85, 59, 171) |
| HSL | hsl(254, 49%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 59, 171 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 23.1%, 67.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 65%, 0%, 33% |
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