#553D8A
Muted Purple
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About #553D8A Muted Purple
#553D8A is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 61 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 259°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #553D8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
259°
Hue
39%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #553D8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #553D8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#553D8A on White
Contrast Ratio8.67:1
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Aa#553D8A on Black
Contrast Ratio2.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #553D8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #553D8A |
| RGB | rgb(85, 61, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(259, 39%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 61, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 23.9%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 56%, 0%, 46% |
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