#553BB5
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #553BB5 Purple
#553BB5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 59 green, and 181 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 253°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #553BB5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
253°
Hue
51%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #553BB5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #553BB5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#553BB5 on White
Contrast Ratio7.84:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#553BB5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.68:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #553BB5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #553BB5 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 59, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(253, 51%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 59, 181 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 23.1%, 71.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 67%, 0%, 29% |
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