Color swatch image showing #553587 with RGB(85,53,135) values

#553587 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #553587 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#553587 Color Information

#553587 RGB value is (85, 53, 135). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 263°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 61 percent, 0 percent, 47 percent.

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#553587 Color Meaning

Color #553587 conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #553587 encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #553587 is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #553587 embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #553587 supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #553587 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
#553587
RGB
rgb(85, 53, 135)
HSL
hsl(263°, 44%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 61%, 0%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(263°, 61%, 53%)
XYZ
9.3926 6.2268 23.6285
Yxy
6.2268 0.2393 0.1587
Hunter Lab
24.9536 0.8060 -1.2392
CIE-Lab
29.9775 32.9844 -40.9148

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue135 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#553587 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

#553587 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 #553587 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.

#FFFFFF
#553587

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #553587 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

#553587

protanopia

#474773

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #553587;

Text Color

color: #553587;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #553587;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55358740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #553587;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #553587 0%, #332052 100%);

#553587 Color FAQs

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