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#553591 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #553591 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#553591 Color Information

#553591 RGB value is (85, 53, 145). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 145. Its HSL format shows a hue of 261°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 43 percent.

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#553591 Color Meaning

Color #553591 conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #553591 encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #553591 is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #553591 embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #553591 supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Convert #553591 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
#553591
RGB
rgb(85, 53, 145)
HSL
hsl(261°, 46%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 63%, 0%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(261°, 63%, 57%)
XYZ
10.1302 6.5218 27.5130
Yxy
6.5218 0.2294 0.1477
Hunter Lab
25.5378 0.9334 -1.5365
CIE-Lab
30.6926 35.8019 -45.9369

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue145 / 255 (57%)
57%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

#553591 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.

#553591 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #553591 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #553591 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

#553591

protanopia

#47477b

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

Background Color

background-color: #553591;

Text Color

color: #553591;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #553591;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55359140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #553591;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #553591 0%, #342058 100%);

#553591 Color FAQs

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