#551A64 Color Meaning and Information

#551A64 Color Information

#551A64 RGB value is (85, 26, 100). The hex color red value is 85, green is 26, and blue is 100. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of25 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 61percent.

#551A64

rgb(85, 26, 100)

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#551A64 Color Meaning

color #551A64 conveys dignified mystery, solemn richness, and historical depth. #551A64 dark, muted reddish purple suggests weathered royalty and monastic contemplation. Color #551A64 carries solemnity and mature wisdom. Psychologically, #551A64 encourages introspection and solemn respect. color #551A64 fosters a meditative state. Symbolically, #551A64 represents legacy and quiet authority. Culturally, color #551A64 is used in ceremony and remembrance.

Color Conversion

Convert #551A64 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#551A64

RGB

rgb(85, 26, 100)

HSL

hsl(288°, 59%, 25%)

CMYK

cmyk(15%, 74%, 0%, 61%)

HSV

hsv(288°, 74%, 39%)

XYZ

6.4160 3.5902 12.4114

Yxy

3.5902 0.2862 0.1602

Hunter Lab

18.9478 0.5291 -0.4749

CIE-Lab

22.2675 38.6382 -30.9944

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green26 / 255 (10%)

10%

Blue100 / 255 (39%)

39%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Magenta74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)

61%

Color Variations

#551A64 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#551A64 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #551A64 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#551A64

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.22:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.22:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.22:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #551A64 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#551A64

protanopia

#3b3b52

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #551A64;

Text Color

color: #551A64;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #551A64;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #551A6440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #551A64;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #551A64 0%, #371141 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #551A64 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.