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#5535B1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5535B1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5535B1 Color Information

#5535B1 RGB value is (85, 53, 177). The hex color red value is 85, green is 53, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 255°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 70 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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#5535B1 Color Meaning

color #5535B1 signifies honor, sacrifice, and noble courage, directly named for the U.S. military decoration. #5535B1 deep, bluish-purple is solemn and dignified, evoking velvet presentation cases, twilight ceremonies, and profound respect. Psychologically, Color #5535B1 inspires reverence and solemn pride, conveying the gravity of sacrifice, the quiet weight of heroism, and the blending of heart (purple) with duty (structured blue). #5535B1 is a color that commands a moment of silent reflection. #5535B1 color is valor made visible in a somber, majestic hue. Culturally, color #5535B1 is inextricably linked to the medal awarded for being wounded or killed in combat, carrying immense emotional and patriotic weight. Symbolically, #5535B1 represents the highest cost of service, the physical and spiritual wound that is transformed into a public honor, and the eternal memory of bravery. Its use outside of a military context borrows #5535B1 profound gravity, aiming to convey deep respect, premium quality, or a tribute to enduring strength in the face of adversity.

Color Conversion

Convert #5535B1 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
#5535B1
RGB
rgb(85, 53, 177)
HSL
hsl(255°, 54%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 70%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(255°, 70%, 69%)
XYZ
12.9552 7.6518 42.3891
Yxy
7.6518 0.2057 0.1215
Hunter Lab
27.6619 1.4614 -2.7769
CIE-Lab
33.2470 45.0477 -61.1279

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#5535B1 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

#5535B1 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 #5535B1 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+)

8.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5535B1 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

#5535B1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5535B1;

Text Color

color: #5535B1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5535B1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5535B140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5535B1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5535B1 0%, #321f69 100%);

#5535B1 Color FAQs

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