Color swatch image showing #55359D with RGB(85,53,157) values

#55359D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #55359D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#55359D Color Information

#55359D RGB value is (85, 53, 157). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 258°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 46 percent, 66 percent, 0 percent, 38 percent.

#55359D color swatch
Share

#55359D Color Meaning

Color #55359D conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #55359D encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #55359D is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #55359D embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #55359D supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #55359D 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
#55359D
RGB
rgb(85, 53, 157)
HSL
hsl(258°, 50%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(46%, 66%, 0%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(258°, 66%, 62%)
XYZ
11.1052 6.9118 32.6471
Yxy
6.9118 0.2192 0.1364
Hunter Lab
26.2903 1.1086 -1.9467
CIE-Lab
31.6053 39.2412 -51.7841

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Magenta66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#55359D 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

#55359D 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 #55359D 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
#55359D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #55359D 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

#55359D

protanopia

#474784

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #55359D;

Text Color

color: #55359D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #55359D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #55359D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #55359D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #55359D 0%, #321f5e 100%);

#55359D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #55359D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.