#553E60
Muted Purple
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About #553E60 Muted Purple
#553E60 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 62 green, and 96 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 281°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 31%.
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 #553E60 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
281°
Hue
22%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #553E60 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #553E60 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#553E60 on White
Contrast Ratio9.36:1
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Aa#553E60 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.24:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #553E60 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #553E60 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 62, 96) |
| HSL | hsl(281, 22%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 62, 96 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 24.3%, 37.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 35%, 0%, 62% |
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