#551A6B Color Meaning and Information

#551A6B Color Information

#551A6B RGB value is (85, 26, 107). The hex color red value is 85, green is 26, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 284°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 58percent.

#551A6B

rgb(85, 26, 107)

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#551A6B Color Meaning

Color #551A6B expresses authority, introspection, and ceremonial depth. #551A6B dark violet carries historical weight tied to legacy and governance. Psychologically, color #551A6B encourages reflection, strategic thinking, and controlled ambition. Culturally, #551A6B references elite status and ritual power. Symbolically, color #551A6B represents self mastery, discipline, and quiet command.

Color Conversion

Convert #551A6B 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

#551A6B

RGB

rgb(85, 26, 107)

HSL

hsl(284°, 61%, 26%)

CMYK

cmyk(21%, 76%, 0%, 58%)

HSV

hsv(284°, 76%, 42%)

XYZ

6.7695 3.7316 14.2734

Yxy

3.7316 0.2732 0.1506

Hunter Lab

19.3173 0.5788 -0.5814

CIE-Lab

22.7636 40.1732 -34.7644

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green26 / 255 (10%)

10%

Blue107 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Magenta76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Color Variations

#551A6B 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

#551A6B 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 #551A6B 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:#551A6B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.03:1

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Normal Text

12.03:1

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UI Components

12.03:1

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #551A6B 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

#551A6B

protanopia

#3b3b57

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #551A6B;

Text Color

color: #551A6B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #551A6B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #551A6B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #551A6B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #551A6B 0%, #361044 100%);

Related Colors

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