#55356D Color Meaning and Information

#55356D Color Information

#55356D RGB value is (85, 53, 109). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 57percent.

#55356D

rgb(85, 53, 109)

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#55356D Color Meaning

color #55356D expresses authority, introspection, and ceremonial depth. #55356D dark violet carries historical weight tied to legacy and governance. Psychologically, Color #55356D encourages reflection, strategic thinking, and controlled ambition. Culturally, #55356D references elite status and ritual power. Symbolically, Color #55356D represents self mastery, discipline, and quiet command.

Color Conversion

Convert #55356D 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

#55356D

RGB

rgb(85, 53, 109)

HSL

hsl(274°, 35%, 32%)

CMYK

cmyk(22%, 51%, 0%, 57%)

HSV

hsv(274°, 51%, 43%)

XYZ

7.7797 5.5816 15.1353

Yxy

5.5816 0.2730 0.1959

Hunter Lab

23.6254 0.5435 -0.6308

CIE-Lab

28.3314 26.0091 -27.1699

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green53 / 255 (21%)

21%

Blue109 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Magenta51 / 100 (51%)

51%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Color Variations

#55356D 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

#55356D 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 #55356D 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:#55356D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55356D 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

#55356D

protanopia

#47475f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55356D;

Text Color

color: #55356D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55356D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55356D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #55356D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55356D 0%, #352144 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #55356D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.