#55356F Color Meaning and Information

#55356F Color Information

#55356F RGB value is (85, 53, 111). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 273°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 52 percent, 0 percent, 56percent.

#55356F

rgb(85, 53, 111)

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#55356F Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #55356F 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

#55356F

RGB

rgb(85, 53, 111)

HSL

hsl(273°, 35%, 32%)

CMYK

cmyk(23%, 52%, 0%, 56%)

HSV

hsv(273°, 52%, 44%)

XYZ

7.8887 5.6252 15.7089

Yxy

5.6252 0.2700 0.1925

Hunter Lab

23.7175 0.5605 -0.6700

CIE-Lab

28.4465 26.5217 -28.2641

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green53 / 255 (21%)

21%

Blue111 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Magenta52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Color Variations

#55356F 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

#55356F 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 #55356F 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:#55356F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55356F 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

#55356F

protanopia

#474761

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55356F;

Text Color

color: #55356F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55356F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55356F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55356F 0%, #342144 100%);

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