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#553595 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #553595 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#553595 Color Information

#553595 RGB value is (85, 53, 149). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 260°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 64 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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#553595 Color Meaning

Color #553595 conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #553595 encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #553595 is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #553595 embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #553595 supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #553595 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
#553595
RGB
rgb(85, 53, 149)
HSL
hsl(260°, 48%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 64%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(260°, 64%, 58%)
XYZ
10.4442 6.6474 29.1664
Yxy
6.6474 0.2258 0.1437
Hunter Lab
25.7826 0.9890 -1.6665
CIE-Lab
30.9904 36.9426 -47.9072

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#553595 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

#553595 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 #553595 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+)

9.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #553595 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

#553595

protanopia

#47477e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #553595;

Text Color

color: #553595;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #553595;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55359540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #553595;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #553595 0%, #34205b 100%);

#553595 Color FAQs

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