#55358D Color Meaning and Information

#55358D Color Information

#55358D RGB value is (85, 53, 141). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 141. Its HSL format shows a hue of 262°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

#55358D

rgb(85, 53, 141)

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#55358D Color Meaning

Color #55358D conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #55358D encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #55358D is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #55358D embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #55358D supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #55358D 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

#55358D

RGB

rgb(85, 53, 141)

HSL

hsl(262°, 45%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(40%, 62%, 0%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(262°, 62%, 55%)

XYZ

9.8271 6.4006 25.9168

Yxy

6.4006 0.2332 0.1519

Hunter Lab

25.2994 0.8805 -1.4130

CIE-Lab

30.4014 34.6685 -43.9448

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green53 / 255 (21%)

21%

Blue141 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Magenta62 / 100 (62%)

62%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#55358D 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

#55358D 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 #55358D 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:#55358D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55358D 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

#55358D

protanopia

#474778

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55358D;

Text Color

color: #55358D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55358D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55358D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #55358D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55358D 0%, #342055 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #55358D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.